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.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-16 | Italy F10 | R16 | clay | Stefano Cobolli | 4-6 6-3 6-3 |
| 1997-05-31 | Italy 3 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Stefano Cobolli | 6-4 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (6 vs 1). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. Small sample — read as indicative. About