Marco Simoni defeated Matteo Galli 6-2 6-0 in the Italy F17 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Matteo Galli came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Marco Simoni had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 10 on clay. Marco Simoni claimed a first win over Matteo Galli in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-29 | Italy 6 4 | R32 | clay | Matteo Galli | 6-1 7-6(3) |