Matteo Colla defeated Ivan Ljubicic 7-6 1-6 7-5 in the Italy 6 Masters 2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Ljubicic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Matteo Colla claimed a first win over Ivan Ljubicic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-22 | Slovenia F2 | QF | clay | Ivan Ljubicic | 4-6 6-1 7-5 |
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