Matteo Colla defeated Mario Carnevale 6-2 4-6 6-3 in the Italy 5 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mario Carnevale came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Matteo Colla claimed a first win over Mario Carnevale in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Colla M. came through in three sets.
Clay: Colla M. leads 1–0 · Hard: Carnevale M. leads 1–0
Matteo Colla beat Mario Carnevale 6-2 4-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Matteo Colla vs Mario Carnevale — Italy 5 3 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-10-01/carnevale-vs-colla-italy-5-3-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 1 October 2001).