Potito Starace defeated Dimitri Lorin 6-4 7-5 in the Italy 1 Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Dimitri Lorin came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Potito Starace had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on clay. Potito Starace claimed a first win over Dimitri Lorin in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-01-07 | Spain 1 2 | R16 | clay | Dimitri Lorin | 3-6 6-1 6-4 |
| 2001-06-18 | Italy 3 3 | QF | clay | Dimitri Lorin | 1-6 6-3 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.