Nicolas Lapentti defeated Antony Dupuis 5-7 6-3 6-3 in the Paris Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Nicolas Lapentti came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Nicolas Lapentti extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-29 | Paris Masters | R64 | hard | Nicolas Lapentti | 6-7(5) 7-6(5) 7-5 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.