Andrea Stoppini defeated Elia Grossi 7-5 6-4 in the Italy F8 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Elia Grossi came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Andrea Stoppini had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Andrea Stoppini claimed a first win over Elia Grossi in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-02 | Italy 2 4 | R32 | clay | Elia Grossi | 5-7 7-5 7-5 |
| 2001-03-05 | Italy 1 2 | QF | clay | Elia Grossi | 6-4 6-2 |
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