Filippo Messori defeated Potito Starace 6-4 6-4 in the Italy 5 1 semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Filippo Messori came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Filippo Messori extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-02 | Italy 5 3 | QF | clay | Filippo Messori | 7-6(4) 6-2 |
| 2000-08-21 | Italy 4 3 | SF | clay | Filippo Messori | 6-2 6-1 |
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