Massimo Dellacqua defeated Marco Monnecchi 6-4 6-4 in the Italy F15 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marco Monnecchi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Massimo Dellacqua had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on clay. Massimo Dellacqua claimed a first win over Marco Monnecchi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-27 | Italy 2 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Marco Monnecchi | 6-1 6-7 6-1 |
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