Mikael Ekman defeated Rickard Holmstrom 6-2 6-1 in the Sweden F2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rickard Holmstrom came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mikael Ekman claimed a first win over Rickard Holmstrom in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-25 | Sweden F6 | R16 | hard | Rickard Holmstrom | 6-2 6-4 |