Matteo Galli defeated Benjamin Rufer 6-4 6-4 in the Switzerland 2 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Benjamin Rufer came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Matteo Galli claimed a first win over Benjamin Rufer in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-07 | Switzerland 1 Satellite 2 | QF | carpet | Benjamin Rufer | 6-1 6-2 |
| 2005-01-31 | Austria F2 | R32 | carpet | Benjamin Rufer | 6-1 6-4 |