Filippo Messori defeated Nicolas Kischkewitz 7-5 6-2 in the Italy 4 Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — Filippo Messori came in leading the head-to-head 3–1. Filippo Messori extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-14 | Italy F3 | QF | clay | Filippo Messori | 6-4 3-6 6-1 |
| 1997-10-04 | Italy 6 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Nicolas Kischkewitz | 6-2 6-0 |
| 1995-07-29 | Italy 4 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Filippo Messori | 6-0 3-6 6-4 |
| 1995-07-29 | Italy 4 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Filippo Messori | 6-2 6-4 |
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