Philipp Mukhometov defeated Matteo Colla 6-4 6-1 in the Italy 1 1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Matteo Colla came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Philipp Mukhometov had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on clay. Philipp Mukhometov claimed a first win over Matteo Colla in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Italy F8 | R16 | clay | Matteo Colla | 6-3 6-4 |