Noam Behr defeated Jim Thomas 6-2 6-4 in the Hong Kong qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jim Thomas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Noam Behr had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Noam Behr claimed a first win over Jim Thomas in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Behr N. took it in straight sets.
Noam Behr beat Jim Thomas 6-2 6-4. Umpiry, "Noam Behr vs Jim Thomas — Hong Kong Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-09-24/behr-vs-thomas-hong-kong-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 24 September 2001).