Josh Goffi defeated Lars Zimmermann 6-3 6-1 in the Italy 6 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lars Zimmermann came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Josh Goffi had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Josh Goffi claimed a first win over Lars Zimmermann in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-29 | Italy 6 3 | R16 | hard | Lars Zimmermann | 6-3 6-4 |