Nicolas Mahut defeated Alexander Popp 6-4 6-3 in the Sydney qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Popp came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Nicolas Mahut had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on hard. Nicolas Mahut claimed a first win over Alexander Popp in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Mahut N. took it in straight sets.
Nicolas Mahut beat Alexander Popp 6-4 6-3. Umpiry, "Nicolas Mahut vs Alexander Popp — Sydney Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2004-01-12/mahut-vs-popp-sydney-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 12 January 2004).