Marco Monnecchi defeated Giuseppe Montenet 6-4 7-6 in the Italy 1 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Giuseppe Montenet came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Marco Monnecchi had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on clay. Marco Monnecchi claimed a first win over Giuseppe Montenet in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-31 | Italy 3 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Giuseppe Montenet | 7-6 6-4 |