Carsten Ball defeated Timo Nieminen 5-7 6-4 6-1 in the Australia F1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Timo Nieminen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Carsten Ball claimed a first win over Timo Nieminen in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-06 | New Zealand F2 | R32 | hard | Timo Nieminen | 6-4 6-3 |
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