Timo Nieminen defeated Pierre Berntsson 6-1 6-2 in the Finland F1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pierre Berntsson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Timo Nieminen claimed a first win over Pierre Berntsson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-23 | Sweden F2 | R32 | hard | Pierre Berntsson | 6-1 4-6 6-1 |