Potito Starace defeated Matteo Colla 6-4 6-0 in the Italy 4 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Matteo Colla came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, but Potito Starace had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 9 on clay. Potito Starace claimed a first win over Matteo Colla in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03-11 | Italy 1 3 | QF | clay | Matteo Colla | 5-7 6-3 6-0 |
| 2001-03-05 | Italy 1 4 | SF | clay | Matteo Colla | 7-6(4) 6-4 |
| 2000-03-11 | Italy 1 Masters 3 | QF | clay | Matteo Colla | 6-3 6-3 |
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