Francesco Aldi defeated Stefano Cobolli 7-6 6-2 in the Italy 1 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stefano Cobolli came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Francesco Aldi had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on clay. Francesco Aldi claimed a first win over Stefano Cobolli in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-08 | Italy F9 | R32 | clay | Stefano Cobolli | 3-6 7-6 7-5 |
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