Richard Ruckelshausen defeated Damiano Di Ienno 7-6 6-2 in the South Africa F1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Damiano Di Ienno came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Richard Ruckelshausen claimed a first win over Damiano Di Ienno in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-20 | Turkey F33 | R16 | hard | Damiano Di Ienno | 6-1 6-2 |