Giuseppe Montenet defeated Daniele Balducci 4-6 6-3 7-5 in the Italy 2 Masters 2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Daniele Balducci came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Giuseppe Montenet claimed a first win over Daniele Balducci in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-17 | Italy F1 | QF | clay | Daniele Balducci | 7-5 2-6 6-4 |
| 1998-01-03 | France 1 Masters 3 | QF | clay | Daniele Balducci | 4-6 6-3 6-4 |