Matthew Illingworth defeated Robert Varga 6-3 6-0 in the Great Britain F17 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Robert Varga came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Matthew Illingworth claimed a first win over Robert Varga in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-06 | Germany F22 | R32 | hard | Robert Varga | 7-5 1-6 6-3 |
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