Marco Monnecchi defeated Mehdi Tahiri 6-2 6-4 in the Portugal 3 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mehdi Tahiri came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Marco Monnecchi claimed a first win over Mehdi Tahiri in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-28 | Italy 4 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Mehdi Tahiri | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1995-09-29 | Portugal 3 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Mehdi Tahiri | 3-6 6-4 6-1 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.