Silvio Scaiola defeated Gianluca Gatto 6-2 7-5 in the Italy F7 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gianluca Gatto came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Silvio Scaiola claimed a first win over Gianluca Gatto in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-01 | Portugal 2 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Gianluca Gatto | 4-6 6-3 6-4 |