Matteo Colla defeated Andrei Rybalko 6-2 6-4 in the Italy 6 Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Rybalko came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Matteo Colla claimed a first win over Andrei Rybalko in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-04 | Italy 6 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Andrei Rybalko | 7-6 1-6 6-4 |
| 1996-06-29 | Italy 3 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Andrei Rybalko | 6-3 6-4 |
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