Sergei Pozdnev defeated Alexander Yarmola 6-3 6-0 in the St. Petersburg qualifying round on hard. The result followed the form book — Sergei Pozdnev came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Sergei Pozdnev extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-03-31 | Uzbekistan F1 | R32 | hard | Sergei Pozdnev | 6-2 6-1 |
| 2001-08-20 | Russia F2 | R16 | clay | Sergei Pozdnev | 3-6 6-1 7-6(3) |