Martin Mair defeated Matteo Colla 6-3 4-6 7-5 in the Italy 6 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Matteo Colla came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Martin Mair claimed a first win over Matteo Colla in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-21 | Italy 4 1 | R32 | clay | Matteo Colla | 6-1 6-0 |
| 1998-08-01 | Italy 3 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Matteo Colla | 6-0 6-0 |