Alessia Lombardi defeated Katia Piccolini 3-6 6-2 6-4 in the Spoleto 25K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Katia Piccolini came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alessia Lombardi claimed a first win over Katia Piccolini in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-07 | Fumicino 10K | F | clay | Katia Piccolini | 6-2 1-6 6-2 |