Dimitri Lorin defeated Stefano Cobolli 6-3 6-0 in the Italy 3 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stefano Cobolli came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, but Dimitri Lorin had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 6 on clay. Dimitri Lorin narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-26 | Italy 2 4 | QF | clay | Stefano Cobolli | 6-2 6-2 |
| 2001-06-18 | Italy 3 2 | QF | clay | Stefano Cobolli | 6-1 6-2 |
| 2000-03-11 | Italy 1 Masters 4 | QF | clay | Dimitri Lorin | 7-6(0) 6-3 |