Nick Van Der Meer defeated Melvyn Op Der Heijde 6-3 6-4 in the Italy 3 Satellite 2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Melvyn Op Der Heijde came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nick Van Der Meer claimed a first win over Melvyn Op Der Heijde in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-08 | Great Britain F8 | R32 | clay | Melvyn Op Der Heijde | 6-2 2-6 7-5 |
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