Andrea Grasselli defeated Achille Margotto 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the Italy 4 Masters 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Achille Margotto came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Andrea Grasselli claimed a first win over Achille Margotto in three meetings, narrowing 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 |
| 1996-06-29 | Italy 3 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Achille Margotto | 6-3 6-4 |