Potito Starace defeated Stefano Cobolli 6-3 4-6 6-2 in the Italy F3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stefano Cobolli came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Potito Starace had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on clay. Potito Starace claimed a first win over Stefano Cobolli in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-03-11 | Italy 1 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Stefano Cobolli | 6-4 7-5 |
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