Gianluca Luddi defeated Stefano Cobolli 6-2 6-3 in the Italy 3 2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stefano Cobolli came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Gianluca Luddi had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 8 on clay. Gianluca Luddi claimed a first win over Stefano Cobolli in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-23 | Italy 3 1 | F | clay | Stefano Cobolli | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2003-06-23 | Italy 3 3 | R16 | clay | Stefano Cobolli | 6-3 7-5 |