Christian Grunes defeated Evgueni Smirnov 2-6 6-2 7-5 in the Israel 2 4 qualifying round on hard. The result followed the form book — Christian Grunes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Christian Grunes extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-31 | Austria F2 | R16 | carpet | Christian Grunes | 7-6(5) 6-3 |