Alexandre Strambini defeated Julian Knowle 6-1 6-4 in the Italy 1 Masters 2 qualifying round on carpet. The result followed the form book — Alexandre Strambini came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Alexandre Strambini extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
Strambini A. took it in straight sets.
Alexandre Strambini beat Julian Knowle 6-1 6-4. Umpiry, "Alexandre Strambini vs Julian Knowle — Italy 1 Masters 2 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-04/knowle-vs-strambini-italy-1-masters-2-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 4 January 1997).