Giancarlo Petrazzuolo defeated Melvyn Op Der Heijde 6-2 6-1 in the Italy 7 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Melvyn Op Der Heijde came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Giancarlo Petrazzuolo had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Giancarlo Petrazzuolo claimed a first win over Melvyn Op Der Heijde in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Petrazzuolo G. took it in straight sets.
Giancarlo Petrazzuolo beat Melvyn Op Der Heijde 6-2 6-1. Umpiry, "Giancarlo Petrazzuolo vs Melvyn Op Der Heijde — Italy 7 2 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-09-30/heijde-vs-petrazzuolo-italy-7-2-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 30 September 2002).