Ivan Rodrigo defeated Gianluca Luddi 6-3 6-4 in the Paraguay F3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gianluca Luddi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivan Rodrigo claimed a first win over Gianluca Luddi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-03 | Italy F12 | R32 | clay | Gianluca Luddi | 1-6 6-1 6-4 |