Matteo Marrai defeated Andrey Golubev 6-4 6-7 6-1 in the Barcelona qualifying round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrey Golubev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Matteo Marrai had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Matteo Marrai claimed a first win over Andrey Golubev in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Marrai M. came through in three sets.
Matteo Marrai beat Andrey Golubev 6-4 6-7(4) 6-1. Umpiry, "Matteo Marrai vs Andrey Golubev — Barcelona Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-04-27/golubev-vs-marrai-barcelona-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 27 April 2008).