Ervin Eleskovic defeated Mathias Hellstrom 7-6 7-6 in the Bastad qualifying round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mathias Hellstrom came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Ervin Eleskovic had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Ervin Eleskovic claimed a first win over Mathias Hellstrom in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Eleskovic E. took it in straight sets.
Clay: Eleskovic E. leads 1–0 · Hard: Hellstrom M. leads 1–0
Ervin Eleskovic beat Mathias Hellstrom 7-6(1) 7-6(5). Umpiry, "Ervin Eleskovic vs Mathias Hellstrom — Bastad Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-07-02/eleskovic-vs-hellstrom-bastad-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 2 July 2005).