Franco Squillari defeated Albert Portas 5-7 6-4 6-4 in the Indian Wells Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Franco Squillari came in defending last year's round of 64. Franco Squillari extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-29 | Paris Masters | R64 | hard | Albert Portas | 6-2 6-3 |
| 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.