Mehdi Tahiri defeated Stefano Cobolli 6-3 6-0 in the Italy 8 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Stefano Cobolli came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Mehdi Tahiri claimed a first win over Stefano Cobolli in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-11 | Italy F7 | QF | clay | Stefano Cobolli | 4-6 6-4 6-2 |
| 1997-06-28 | Italy 4 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Stefano Cobolli | 7-5 6-0 |
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