Philipp Hammer defeated Maximilian Abel 6-2 6-4 in the France F12 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Maximilian Abel came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Philipp Hammer claimed a first win over Maximilian Abel in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-10 | France F10 | F | clay | Maximilian Abel | 4-6 6-4 6-4 |