Gianluca Luddi defeated Matteo Cornali 6-1 6-1 in the Italy 2 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Matteo Cornali came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Gianluca Luddi had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Gianluca Luddi claimed a first win over Matteo Cornali in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-28 | Italy 4 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Matteo Cornali | 6-3 1-0 |