Massimo Dellacqua defeated Stefano Cobolli 6-0 3-6 6-4 in the Italy 3 Masters 4 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stefano Cobolli came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Massimo Dellacqua had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on clay. Massimo Dellacqua claimed a first win over Stefano Cobolli in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Dellacqua M. came through in three sets.
Massimo Dellacqua beat Stefano Cobolli 6-0 3-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Massimo Dellacqua vs Stefano Cobolli — Italy 3 Masters 4 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-08-21/cobolli-vs-dellacqua-italy-3-masters-4-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 21 August 1999).