Matteo Galli defeated Peter Mayer Tischer 1-6 6-2 6-4 in the Italy 6 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Peter Mayer Tischer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Matteo Galli claimed a first win over Peter Mayer Tischer in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-20 | Italy 4 4 | R32 | clay | Peter Mayer Tischer | 6-1 1-6 6-4 |