Mirko Pehar defeated Nenad Toroman 7-5 1-6 6-4 in the USA F30 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nenad Toroman came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Mirko Pehar claimed a first win over Nenad Toroman in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-29 | USA F22 | R16 | hard | Nenad Toroman | 6-4 7-6(0) |
| 2002-04-01 | USA F7 | R16 | hard | Nenad Toroman | 6-3 6-4 |