Silvio Scaiola defeated Fabrizio Albani 6-4 4-6 6-4 in the Italy 5 Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — Silvio Scaiola came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Silvio Scaiola extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-02 | Italy 5 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Silvio Scaiola | 6-1 6-4 |