Katia Piccolini defeated Alessia Risuleo 6-4 6-2 in the Fumicino 10K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alessia Risuleo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Katia Piccolini claimed a first win over Alessia Risuleo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-26 | San Severino 10K | R16 | clay | Alessia Risuleo | 6-4 6-4 |