
Francesco Forti defeated Filippo Romano 7-5 6-2 in the Genoa CH qualifying round 1 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Filippo Romano came in ranked #306, leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Francesco Forti had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on clay. Francesco Forti claimed a first win over Filippo Romano in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-24 | M25 Cervia 1 | SF | clay | Filippo Romano | 6-2 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (143 vs 150). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About