Slimane Saoudi defeated Nicolas Devilder 6-1 6-2 in the France F20 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Devilder came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Slimane Saoudi claimed a first win over Nicolas Devilder in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Saoudi S. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Saoudi S. leads 1–0 · Clay: Devilder N. leads 1–0
Slimane Saoudi beat Nicolas Devilder 6-1 6-2. Umpiry, "Slimane Saoudi vs Nicolas Devilder — France F20 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-10-14/devilder-vs-saoudi-france-f20-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 14 October 2002).