Andrei Cherkasov defeated Franco Davin 6-7 6-4 6-1 in the Bologna quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Franco Davin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Andrei Cherkasov claimed a first win over Franco Davin in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Cherkasov A. came through in three sets.
Andrei Cherkasov beat Franco Davin 6-7(2) 6-4 6-1. Umpiry, "Andrei Cherkasov vs Franco Davin — Bologna Quarter-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1993-05-17/cherkasov-vs-davin-bologna-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 17 May 1993).