Michal Tabara defeated Potito Starace 7-6 6-4 in the Milan qualifying round of 32 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Michal Tabara came in defending last year's round of 16.
Tabara M. took it in straight sets.
Michal Tabara beat Potito Starace 7-6(1) 6-4. Umpiry, "Michal Tabara vs Potito Starace — Milan Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-01-27/starace-vs-tabara-milan-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 27 January 2003).