Jan Mertl defeated Irakli Ushangishvili 7-6 6-3 in the Uzbekistan F1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Irakli Ushangishvili came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jan Mertl claimed a first win over Irakli Ushangishvili in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-29 | Turkey F3 | R16 | hard | Irakli Ushangishvili | 7-5 6-4 |
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