Sergei Demekhine defeated Alexander Sikanov 6-3 6-4 in the St. Petersburg qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Sikanov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sergei Demekhine claimed a first win over Alexander Sikanov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-25 | Russia F3 | R32 | clay | Alexander Sikanov | 7-5 6-3 |