Andrea Stoppini defeated Stefano Tarallo 6-3 6-4 in the Milan qualifying round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Stefano Tarallo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Andrea Stoppini claimed a first win over Stefano Tarallo in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Stoppini A. took it in straight sets.
Carpet: Stoppini A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Tarallo S. leads 1–0
Andrea Stoppini beat Stefano Tarallo 6-3 6-4. Umpiry, "Andrea Stoppini vs Stefano Tarallo — Milan Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-01-28/stoppini-vs-tarallo-milan-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 28 January 2002).