Andrea Capodimonte defeated Nicolas Kischkewitz 7-5 6-3 in the Italy F15 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Kischkewitz came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Andrea Capodimonte claimed a first win over Nicolas Kischkewitz in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-03 | Italy F12 | R16 | clay | Nicolas Kischkewitz | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1997-08-02 | Italy 5 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Nicolas Kischkewitz | 6-2 6-3 |