Pierre Metenier defeated Jan Mertl 6-4 2-6 6-2 in the Israel F5 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jan Mertl came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Pierre Metenier claimed a first win over Jan Mertl in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-11-17 | Israel F4 | SF | hard | Jan Mertl | 6-0 6-4 |
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