Gianluca Luddi defeated Matteo Gotti 6-4 6-4 in the Italy 4 2 round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Gianluca Luddi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gianluca Luddi extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-02 | Italy 5 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Gianluca Luddi | 6-2 6-7 6-4 |