Albert Portas defeated Franco Squillari 6-2 6-3 in the Paris Masters round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Franco Squillari came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Albert Portas claimed a first win over Franco Squillari in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03-11 | Indian Wells Masters | R64 | hard | Franco Squillari | 5-7 6-4 6-4 |
| 1999-02-08 | San Jose | R32 | hard | Franco Squillari | 6-1 3-6 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.