Mario Haider Maurer defeated Dennis Novak 4-6 6-0 6-3 in the Austria F9 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Dennis Novak came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Mario Haider Maurer had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 7 on clay. Mario Haider Maurer claimed a first win over Dennis Novak in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-06 | Austria F5 | R16 | clay | Dennis Novak | 7-5 6-1 |
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