Matteo Colla defeated Benjamin Rufer 6-3 5-7 6-1 in the Italy F5 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Benjamin Rufer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Matteo Colla claimed a first win over Benjamin Rufer in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-13 | Italy F17 | QF | clay | Benjamin Rufer | 4-6 6-3 6-4 |