Alexander Hartman defeated Melvyn Op Der Heijde 7-6 6-4 in the New Zealand F2 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Melvyn Op Der Heijde came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Alexander Hartman claimed a first win over Melvyn Op Der Heijde in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-17 | Qatar F1 | R32 | hard | Melvyn Op Der Heijde | 3-0 |
| 2005-01-10 | United Arab Emirates F1 | F | hard | Melvyn Op Der Heijde | 6-4 6-0 |
| 2001-06-11 | Netherlands 2 | QF | clay | Melvyn Op Der Heijde | 6-3 7-6(7) |