Matt Klinger defeated Francisco Rodriguez 6-7 6-3 6-2 in the USA F24 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Francisco Rodriguez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Matt Klinger had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on hard. Matt Klinger claimed a first win over Francisco Rodriguez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-16 | Jamaica F14 | R32 | hard | Francisco Rodriguez | 5-7 6-4 6-2 |