Nicolas Kischkewitz defeated Federico Rovai 5-7 6-4 6-3 in the Italy 3 Masters 2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Federico Rovai came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nicolas Kischkewitz claimed a first win over Federico Rovai in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-27 | Italy 2 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Federico Rovai | 6-0 6-3 |