Federico Cardinali defeated Giuseppe Montenet 6-3 6-3 in the Italy 3 2 round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Federico Cardinali came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Federico Cardinali extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-30 | Italy F10 | R32 | clay | Federico Cardinali | 6-1 3-6 7-6(3) |