Tomas Tenconi defeated Alessandro Accardo 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the Italy F9 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alessandro Accardo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Tomas Tenconi had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on clay. Tomas Tenconi claimed a first win over Alessandro Accardo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-14 | Italy F3 | R32 | clay | Alessandro Accardo | 6-2 6-7(1) 6-2 |