Gabrio Castrichella defeated Philippe Pech 6-2 6-4 in the Italy 2 Masters 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Philippe Pech came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gabrio Castrichella claimed a first win over Philippe Pech in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-08 | France 3 Masters 1 | R32 | carpet | Philippe Pech | 6-3 6-2 |