Deniss Pavlovs defeated Stefano Ianni 7-6 4-6 6-1 in the Italy F1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stefano Ianni came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Deniss Pavlovs had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on clay. Deniss Pavlovs claimed a first win over Stefano Ianni in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-07 | Lithuania F1 | QF | clay | Stefano Ianni | 2-6 7-6(6) 6-3 |
| 2006-05-22 | Italy F15 | R32 | clay | Stefano Ianni | 5-7 6-2 6-3 |
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