Maximilian Abel defeated Jeff Williams 6-2 6-4 in the USA 3 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jeff Williams came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Maximilian Abel had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 7 on hard. Maximilian Abel claimed a first win over Jeff Williams in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-09-10 | USA 4 | R32 | hard | Jeff Williams | 7-6(5) 6-4 |
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