Silvio Scaiola defeated Florian Allgauer 6-3 6-2 in the Italy F1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Florian Allgauer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Silvio Scaiola had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on clay. Silvio Scaiola claimed a first win over Florian Allgauer in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Scaiola S. took it in straight sets.
Clay: Scaiola S. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Allgauer F. leads 1–0
Silvio Scaiola beat Florian Allgauer 6-3 6-2. Umpiry, "Silvio Scaiola vs Florian Allgauer — Italy F1 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-03-17/allgauer-vs-scaiola-italy-f1-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 17 March 1998).