Achille Margotto advanced when Vaclav Roubicek retired 6-1 in the Italy 5 Masters 4 round of 32. Achille Margotto claimed a first win over Vaclav Roubicek in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-30 | Spain 2 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Vaclav Roubicek | 6-0 6-1 |
| 1997-10-04 | Italy 6 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Vaclav Roubicek | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1994-01-15 | Egypt 1 Masters 2 | SF | clay | Vaclav Roubicek | 6-1 6-4 |