Andrea Stoppini defeated Andrej Kracman 6-3 3-6 6-4 in the Italy 7 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrej Kracman came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Andrea Stoppini had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Andrea Stoppini claimed a first win over Andrej Kracman in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Stoppini A. came through in three sets.
Andrea Stoppini beat Andrej Kracman 6-3 3-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Andrea Stoppini vs Andrej Kracman — Italy 7 4 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-09-30/kracman-vs-stoppini-italy-7-4-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 30 September 2002).