Michael Kurz defeated Nicolas Dubey 6-2 6-3 in the Vietnam F1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Dubey came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Michael Kurz had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Michael Kurz claimed a first win over Nicolas Dubey in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-25 | Switzerland 2 3 | R32 | clay | Nicolas Dubey | 3-6 6-4 6-1 |