Ladislav Svarc defeated Martin Stepanek 6-1 1-6 6-1 in the Slovak Rep F3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Stepanek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ladislav Svarc claimed a first win over Martin Stepanek in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Svarc L. came through in three sets.
Clay: Svarc L. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Stepanek M. leads 1–0
Ladislav Svarc beat Martin Stepanek 6-1 1-6 6-1. Umpiry, "Ladislav Svarc vs Martin Stepanek — Slovak Rep F3 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-07-15/stepanek-vs-svarc-slovak-rep-f3-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 15 July 2002).