Antonio Pastorino defeated Alessandro Accardo 6-4 6-1 in the Italy F8 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alessandro Accardo came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Antonio Pastorino had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on clay. Antonio Pastorino claimed a first win over Alessandro Accardo in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-08 | Italy F13 | R16 | clay | Alessandro Accardo | 6-3 4-6 6-4 |
| 2005-02-28 | Italy F2 | R32 | clay | Alessandro Accardo | 6-3 7-6(3) |