Goran Ivanisevic defeated Olivier Delaitre 6-3 6-3 in the Milan quarter-final on carpet. The result followed the form book — Goran Ivanisevic came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Goran Ivanisevic extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Ivanisevic G. took it in straight sets.
Carpet: Ivanisevic G. leads 1–0 · Clay: Ivanisevic G. leads 1–0 · Grass: Ivanisevic G. leads 1–0