Richard Wire defeated Riccardo Ghedin 7-5 5-7 6-4 in the Ireland F1 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Riccardo Ghedin came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Richard Wire claimed a first win over Riccardo Ghedin in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-07 | Great Britain F12 | R16 | hard | Riccardo Ghedin | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2006-07-17 | Great Britain F10 | R32 | grass | Riccardo Ghedin | 6-3 6-2 |
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