Andreas Seppi defeated Gianluca Luddi 6-7 7-5 6-0 in the Italy 4 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gianluca Luddi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Andreas Seppi claimed a first win over Gianluca Luddi in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Seppi A. came through in three sets.
Andreas Seppi beat Gianluca Luddi 6-7(4) 7-5 6-0. Umpiry, "Andreas Seppi vs Gianluca Luddi — Italy 4 3 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-08-20/luddi-vs-seppi-italy-4-3-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 20 August 2001).