Jan Mertl defeated Ion Moldovan 6-4 6-4 in the Czech Rep F5 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ion Moldovan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jan Mertl claimed a first win over Ion Moldovan in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Mertl J. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Mertl J. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Moldovan I. leads 1–0
Jan Mertl beat Ion Moldovan 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Jan Mertl vs Ion Moldovan — Czech Rep F5 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-11-05/mertl-vs-moldovan-czech-rep-f5-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 5 November 2001).