Christophe Rochus defeated Wayne Ferreira 6-3 6-3 in the Paris Masters round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Wayne Ferreira came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Christophe Rochus claimed a first win over Wayne Ferreira in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-22 | Stockholm | R32 | hard | Wayne Ferreira | 7-5 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.