Solon Peppas defeated Alessio Varriale 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the Italy F4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alessio Varriale came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Solon Peppas had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on clay. Solon Peppas claimed a first win over Alessio Varriale in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-07 | Egypt 2 Masters 1 | QF | hard | Alessio Varriale | 6-3 6-3 |
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