Yuri Schukin defeated Ladislav Svarc 6-2 6-1 in the St. Petersburg round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ladislav Svarc came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Yuri Schukin claimed a first win over Ladislav Svarc in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Schukin Y. took it in straight sets.
Yuri Schukin beat Ladislav Svarc 6-2 6-1. Umpiry, "Yuri Schukin vs Ladislav Svarc — St. Petersburg Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2004-08-10/schukin-vs-svarc-st-petersburg-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 10 August 2004).