Claude Ngoran defeated Mohamed Sekou Drame 7-6 6-1 in the West Africa 3 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mohamed Sekou Drame came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Claude Ngoran claimed a first win over Mohamed Sekou Drame in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-12 | Nigeria F1 | R16 | hard | Mohamed Sekou Drame | 6-4 6-3 |