Gianluca Gatto defeated Alessio Varriale 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the Italy F3 round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Gianluca Gatto came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gianluca Gatto extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-31 | Italy 3 Masters 4 | QF | clay | Gianluca Gatto | 6-2 6-1 |