Clinton Thomson defeated Timo Nieminen 7-6 6-0 in the Netherlands F2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Timo Nieminen came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Clinton Thomson had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Clinton Thomson claimed a first win over Timo Nieminen in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-04 | Netherlands F6 | R16 | clay | Timo Nieminen | 6-2 1-6 7-5 |
| 2006-05-29 | Poland F6 | R32 | clay | Timo Nieminen | 6-2 6-0 |