David Klier defeated Matteo Galli 6-3 4-6 6-4 in the Austria F4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Matteo Galli came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. David Klier claimed a first win over Matteo Galli in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-30 | Austria F5 | R32 | clay | Matteo Galli | 6-4 |
| 2007-07-23 | Italy F24 | R16 | clay | Matteo Galli | 6-1 6-2 |