Achille Margotto vs Giuseppe Montenet — Italy 4 Masters 4 Round of 32
Italy 4 Masters 4 · ITF · Round of 32
ITAAchille Margotto
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Saturday, 28 June 1997 ·
clay
ITAGiuseppe Montenet
Last 10 · pre-match
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Margotto A.7-5 4-6 7-6
Montenet G.
Margotto A.
7472
Montenet G.
5661
Achille Margotto defeated Giuseppe Montenet 7-5 4-6 7-6 in the Italy 4 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Giuseppe Montenet came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Achille Margotto had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on clay. Achille Margotto claimed a first win over Giuseppe Montenet in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Achille Margotto edged Giuseppe Montenet in three tight sets (7–5 4–6 7–6).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-02 | Italy 5 Masters 3 | F | clay | Giuseppe Montenet | 6-4 2-0 |