Marco Viola defeated Marco Simoni 6-2 6-1 in the Italy F20 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marco Simoni came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Marco Viola claimed a first win over Marco Simoni in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-13 | Italy F19 | R16 | clay | Marco Simoni | 6-3 3-6 7-5 |
| 2007-07-09 | Italy F22 | R16 | clay | Marco Simoni | 1-6 6-3 6-1 |