Massimo Valeri defeated Nicolas Kischkewitz 0-6 6-3 7-6 in the Italy F6 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Kischkewitz came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Massimo Valeri claimed a first win over Nicolas Kischkewitz in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-14 | Italy F3 | R16 | clay | Nicolas Kischkewitz | 6-4 6-1 |
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