T. Kovac defeated Mateo Martinovic 2-6 6-4 10-5 in the M15 Osijek 1 q64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mateo Martinovic came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but T. Kovac had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on clay. T. Kovac claimed a first win over Mateo Martinovic in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-29 | M25 Maribor 1 | Q64 | clay | Mateo Martinovic | 0-6 6-4 11-9 |
| 2022-04-24 | M25 Split 1 | Q64 | clay | Mateo Martinovic | 6-0 6-3 |