Nouhoun Sangare defeated Gwenael Gueit 6-3 6-1 in the Nigeria F2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gwenael Gueit came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nouhoun Sangare claimed a first win over Gwenael Gueit in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | West Africa 2 | R16 | hard | Gwenael Gueit | 6-3 6-7(3) 6-4 |