Nicolas Kischkewitz defeated Massimo Valeri 6-4 6-1 in the Italy F3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Massimo Valeri came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nicolas Kischkewitz claimed a first win over Massimo Valeri in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-18 | Italy F6 | SF | clay | Massimo Valeri | 0-6 6-3 7-6 |
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