Marius Meiszies defeated Ivan Cerovic 7-6 4-6 6-1 in the Italy 6 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Cerovic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marius Meiszies claimed a first win over Ivan Cerovic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-29 | Italy 6 2 | R16 | hard | Ivan Cerovic | 6-1 2-6 6-2 |