Stefan Koubek defeated Radek Stepanek 6-4 2-6 6-3 in the Long Island qualifying round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Stefan Koubek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Stefan Koubek extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Koubek S. came through in three sets.
Hard: Koubek S. leads 1–0 · Clay: Koubek S. leads 1–0
Stefan Koubek beat Radek Stepanek 6-4 2-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Stefan Koubek vs Radek Stepanek — Long Island Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-08-20/koubek-vs-stepanek-long-island-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 20 August 2001).