Josef Nesticky defeated Gouram Kostava 6-2 7-5 in the Kuwait F1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gouram Kostava came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Josef Nesticky claimed a first win over Gouram Kostava in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04-21 | Kuwait F1 | R32 | hard | Gouram Kostava | 6-1 6-3 |