Alessandro Accardo defeated Andrei Cherkasov 6-3 6-4 in the Italy 1 2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Cherkasov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alessandro Accardo claimed a first win over Andrei Cherkasov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-03-01 | Italy 1 1 | QF | clay | Andrei Cherkasov | 6-7(5) 6-1 6-4 |