Giancarlo Petrazzuolo defeated Benjamin Balleret 6-3 6-3 in the Italy F23 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Benjamin Balleret came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Giancarlo Petrazzuolo had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Giancarlo Petrazzuolo claimed a first win over Benjamin Balleret in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-21 | China F2 | R32 | hard | Benjamin Balleret | 6-2 6-3 |
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