Rodrigo Cerdera defeated Matteo Colla 6-0 3-6 7-5 in the Italy F4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Matteo Colla came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Rodrigo Cerdera had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 9 on clay. Rodrigo Cerdera claimed a first win over Matteo Colla in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-01 | Yugoslavia F3A | QF | clay | Matteo Colla | 7-5 6-1 |