Stefano Cobolli defeated Elia Grossi 2-6 6-4 6-1 in the Italy 3 Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Elia Grossi came in leading the head-to-head 7–0. Stefano Cobolli claimed a first win over Elia Grossi in eight meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 7–1.
Cobolli S. came through in three sets.
Clay: Grossi E. leads 5–1 · Hard: Grossi E. leads 2–0
Stefano Cobolli beat Elia Grossi 2-6 6-4 6-1. Umpiry, "Stefano Cobolli vs Elia Grossi — Italy 3 Masters 4 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-08-21/cobolli-vs-grossi-italy-3-masters-4-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 21 August 1999).