Enzo Artoni defeated Daniele Balducci 6-3 6-1 in the Australia 1 Masters 2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Daniele Balducci came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Enzo Artoni claimed a first win over Daniele Balducci in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-02 | Australia 1 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Daniele Balducci | 6-2 6-7 6-3 |
| 1995-09-02 | Peru Bolivia Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Daniele Balducci | 6-3 6-4 |