Mirko Pehar defeated Timo Nieminen 6-1 6-2 in the USA 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Timo Nieminen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mirko Pehar claimed a first win over Timo Nieminen in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02-12 | Switzerland 1 2 | R32 | carpet | Timo Nieminen | 6-4 6-4 |