Oliver Marach defeated Branislav Sekac 7-5 6-2 in the United Arab Emirates F1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Branislav Sekac came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Oliver Marach claimed a first win over Branislav Sekac in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Marach O. took it in straight sets.
Oliver Marach beat Branislav Sekac 7-5 6-2. Umpiry, "Oliver Marach vs Branislav Sekac — United Arab Emirates F1 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-01-21/marach-vs-sekac-united-arab-emirates-f1-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 21 January 2002).