Igor Saric defeated Andrea Capodimonte 6-4 6-1 in the Italy 5 Masters 1 round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Igor Saric came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Igor Saric extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-04 | Italy 6 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Igor Saric | 6-1 7-5 |