Ivan Ljubicic defeated Matteo Colla 4-6 6-1 7-5 in the Slovenia F2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Matteo Colla came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivan Ljubicic claimed a first win over Matteo Colla in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-04 | Italy 6 Masters 2 | QF | clay | Matteo Colla | 7-6 1-6 7-5 |
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