Alexander Yarmola defeated Pavel Ivanov 6-7 6-4 6-4 in the Russia F2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pavel Ivanov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alexander Yarmola claimed a first win over Pavel Ivanov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-09-10 | Ukraine F1 | R32 | clay | Pavel Ivanov | 7-6(4) 6-3 |