Igor Gaudi advanced when Matteo Colla retired 3-6 5-3 in the Italy F5 round of 16. Igor Gaudi claimed a first win over Matteo Colla in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-23 | Italy F9 | R32 | clay | Matteo Colla | 6-2 6-1 |
| 2001-05-14 | Italy F3 | R32 | clay | Matteo Colla | 6-3 7-5 |
| 1997-10-04 | Italy 6 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Matteo Colla | 3-6 6-3 6-1 |