Paolo Lorenzi defeated Diego Alvarez 7-5 6-0 in the Italy 3 2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Diego Alvarez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Paolo Lorenzi had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 5 on clay. Paolo Lorenzi claimed a first win over Diego Alvarez in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Lorenzi P. took it in straight sets.
Paolo Lorenzi beat Diego Alvarez 7-5 6-0. Umpiry, "Paolo Lorenzi vs Diego Alvarez — Italy 3 2 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-06-23/alvarez-vs-lorenzi-italy-3-2-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 23 June 2003).