Alessandro Accardo defeated Matteo Colla 6-2 7-6 in the Italy 1 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Matteo Colla came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Alessandro Accardo claimed a first win over Matteo Colla in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-31 | Italy F10 | R32 | clay | Matteo Colla | 6-3 1-6 6-2 |
| 2001-10-01 | Italy 5 3 | R16 | clay | Matteo Colla | 6-2 6-1 |