Potito Starace defeated Markus Polessnig 6-2 6-0 in the Italy 4 2 round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Potito Starace came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Potito Starace extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-21 | Italy 4 1 | R32 | clay | Potito Starace | 6-2 6-4 |
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