Dusan Lojda defeated David Novak 5-7 6-3 6-4 in the Portugal F7 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — David Novak came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Dusan Lojda had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Dusan Lojda claimed a first win over David Novak in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-15 | Germany F20 | R16 | clay | David Novak | 7-6(2) 6-4 |
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