Igor Kornienko defeated Davide Scala 5-7 6-1 6-3 in the Italy F1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Davide Scala came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Igor Kornienko had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on clay. Igor Kornienko claimed a first win over Davide Scala in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-02 | Italy 2 2 | R32 | clay | Davide Scala | 6-3 7-6(2) |
| 1995-03-18 | Croatia Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Davide Scala | 6-3 6-1 |
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