Christian Grunes defeated Markus Kanellos 6-3 7-6 in the Israel 2 4 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Markus Kanellos came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Christian Grunes claimed a first win over Markus Kanellos in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-06 | Latvia F1 | R32 | clay | Markus Kanellos | 6-3 2-0 |