Guido Monaco defeated Diego Palmeiro 2-6 6-2 6-2 in the Italy 3 Masters 3 round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Guido Monaco came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Guido Monaco extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-31 | Italy 3 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Guido Monaco | 4-6 6-3 6-1 |