Giuseppe Montenet advanced when Federico Rovai retired 6-7 7-5 4-0 in the France 1 Masters 4 round of 32. Giuseppe Montenet 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 2 | QF | clay | Federico Rovai | 6-3 5-4 |