Victor Ionita defeated Nick Van Der Meer 6-2 6-2 in the Portugal F2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nick Van Der Meer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Victor Ionita claimed a first win over Nick Van Der Meer in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-20 | Italy F6 | QF | clay | Nick Van Der Meer | 6-4 6-4 |