Igor Gaudi defeated Filippo Messori 6-3 6-2 in the Italy 2 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Filippo Messori came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Igor Gaudi claimed a first win over Filippo Messori in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-01-21 | United Arab Emirates F1 | R16 | hard | Filippo Messori | 7-5 6-3 |