Andrea Ciceroni defeated Fabio Beraldo 6-2 6-1 in the Italy F6 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Fabio Beraldo came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Andrea Ciceroni claimed a first win over Fabio Beraldo in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-02 | Italy 5 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Fabio Beraldo | 6-1 6-7 6-0 |
| 1996-06-01 | Italy 2 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Fabio Beraldo | 6-1 6-2 |