2001 Milan Indoor – Singles Explained

See main article: 2001 Milan Indoor.

Marc Rosset was the defending champion at the Milan Indoor tennis tournament but was forced to retire in his second round match against Greg Rusedski.^[1]

Roger Federer won in the final 6–4, 6–7^(7–9), 6–4 against Julien Boutter. It was Federer's first title of the year and the first of his career.^{[2] [3]}

Seeds

A champion seed is indicated in bold text while text in italics indicates the round in which that seed was eliminated.

1. Marat Safin (quarterfinals)
2. Yevgeny Kafelnikov (semifinals)
3. Dominik Hrbatý (first round)
4. Nicolas Kiefer (first round)
5. Andrei Pavel (first round)
6. Sjeng Schalken (first round)
7. Roger Federer (champion)
8. Marc Rosset (second round, retired due to a lower back injury)

Qualifying

Qualifying draw

Fourth qualifier

External links

• 2001 Main draw
• Main draw (ATP)
• Qualifying draw (ATP)

Notes and References

1. News: Safin moves into Milan quarterfinals . 22 January 2024 . . 1 February 2001 . . Rusedski owned a 6-3, 1-0 advantage when eighth seed Marc Rosset of Switzerland was forced to retire with an undisclosed ailment..
2. Web site: Federer beats Boutter in Milan for first title. www.hurriyetdailynews.com. Hurriyet. 6 February 2001.
3. News: Tennis news: the story of Roger Federer's first ATP title, told by beaten finalist Julien Boutter . 22 January 2024 . . 4 February 2021.