Pier Gauthier defeated Lionel Barthez 5-7 6-3 6-4 in the Italy 1 Masters 4 semi-final on carpet. The result followed the form book — Pier Gauthier came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Pier Gauthier extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Gauthier P. came through in three sets.
Carpet: Gauthier P. leads 1–0 · Hard: Gauthier P. leads 1–0
Pier Gauthier beat Lionel Barthez 5-7 6-3 6-4. Umpiry, "Pier Gauthier vs Lionel Barthez — Italy 1 Masters 4 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-04/barthez-vs-gauthier-italy-1-masters-4-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 4 January 1997).