Jan Mertl defeated Deniss Pavlovs 6-2 6-2 in the Italy F1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Deniss Pavlovs came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jan Mertl claimed a first win over Deniss Pavlovs in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-29 | Bosnia & Herzegovina F7 | R32 | clay | Deniss Pavlovs | 3-6 6-3 6-2 |
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