Josh Goffi defeated Aleksander Slovic 6-1 6-2 in the Italy 6 1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Aleksander Slovic came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Josh Goffi claimed a first win over Aleksander Slovic in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-29 | Italy 6 2 | R16 | hard | Aleksander Slovic | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2001-10-29 | Italy 6 4 | R16 | hard | Aleksander Slovic | 6-3 6-4 |