Giorgio Galimberti defeated Gilles Elseneer 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the Basel qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gilles Elseneer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Giorgio Galimberti claimed a first win over Gilles Elseneer in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Galimberti G. came through in three sets.
Giorgio Galimberti beat Gilles Elseneer 6-4 2-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Giorgio Galimberti vs Gilles Elseneer — Basel Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-10-21/elseneer-vs-galimberti-basel-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 21 October 2002).