Markus Bayer defeated Victor Ionita 6-1 6-3 in the Germany F3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Victor Ionita came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Markus Bayer claimed a first win over Victor Ionita in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-14 | Germany F4 | R16 | clay | Victor Ionita | 6-2 6-1 |
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