Benjamin Rufer defeated Alessandro Da Col 7-6 6-4 in the Italy F24 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alessandro Da Col came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Benjamin Rufer claimed a first win over Alessandro Da Col in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-27 | Switzerland 2 2 | R32 | clay | Alessandro Da Col | 4-6 6-4 6-1 |