Jarkko Nieminen defeated Mariano Zabaleta 6-1 1-6 6-3 in the Paris Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jarkko Nieminen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jarkko Nieminen extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-04-29 | Mallorca | SF | grass | Jarkko Nieminen | 6-1 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.