Davide Scala defeated Paolo Lorenzi 6-4 6-2 in the Italy 5 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Paolo Lorenzi came in leading the head-to-head 3–1. Davide Scala narrowed the head-to-head to 3–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-23 | Italy 3 1 | QF | clay | Paolo Lorenzi | 2-6 6-1 6-3 |
| 2002-06-24 | Italy 4 1 | R32 | clay | Paolo Lorenzi | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2002-03-11 | Italy 1 3 | QF | clay | Paolo Lorenzi | 6-3 6-0 |
| 2001-07-23 | Italy F9 | R16 | clay | Davide Scala | 6-3 2-6 6-3 |
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