Achille Margotto defeated Andrea Grasselli 6-3 6-4 in the Italy 3 Masters 2 round of 32 on clay. Achille Margotto extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-02 | Italy 5 Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Achille Margotto | 6-1 6-1 |
| 1997-06-28 | Italy 4 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Andrea Grasselli | 4-6 6-4 6-3 |