Matija Zgaga defeated Ivan Cinkus 6-3 6-0 in the Italy 8 3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Cinkus came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Matija Zgaga claimed a first win over Ivan Cinkus in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-28 | Italy 8 1 | R16 | hard | Ivan Cinkus | 6-3 6-4 |