Riccardo Ciruolo defeated Igor Gaudi 6-4 6-3 in the Italy 2 Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Igor Gaudi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Riccardo Ciruolo had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Riccardo Ciruolo claimed a first win over Igor Gaudi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-01 | Italy 2 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Igor Gaudi | 6-7 6-3 6-1 |
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