Alexandre Renard defeated Niels Desein 6-3 4-6 6-4 in the Germany F12 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Niels Desein came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Alexandre Renard claimed a first win over Niels Desein in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-12 | s Hertogenbosch | Q16 | grass | Niels Desein | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2010-03-08 | France F4 | R32 | hard | Niels Desein | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2008-01-21 | France F1 | SF | clay | Niels Desein | 7-6(1) 6-4 |
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