Conor Niland defeated Matthew Smith 6-3 6-4 in the Ireland F1 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Matthew Smith came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Conor Niland claimed a first win over Matthew Smith in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-25 | Great Britain 3 3 | SF | hard | Matthew Smith | 6-2 7-5 |
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