Sebastien Lami defeated Julien Varlet 6-4 6-2 in the Portugal 3 1 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Julien Varlet came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sebastien Lami claimed a first win over Julien Varlet in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Lami S. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Lami S. leads 1–0 · Clay: Varlet J. leads 1–0
Sebastien Lami beat Julien Varlet 6-4 6-2. Umpiry, "Sebastien Lami vs Julien Varlet — Portugal 3 1 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-10-01/lami-vs-varlet-portugal-3-1-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 1 October 2001).