John Thivolle defeated Marco Di Vuolo 6-4 6-2 in the Italy 7 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marco Di Vuolo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. John Thivolle claimed a first win over Marco Di Vuolo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-29 | Italy 6 2 | R32 | clay | Marco Di Vuolo | 6-4 6-4 |