Massimo Dellacqua defeated Giuseppe Montenet 7-6 4-6 6-3 in the Italy 2 Masters 3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Giuseppe Montenet came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Massimo Dellacqua had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on clay. Massimo Dellacqua claimed a first win over Giuseppe Montenet in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-02 | Italy 5 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Giuseppe Montenet | 3-6 6-4 6-3 |
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