Stefano Cobolli advanced when Fabrice Betencourt retired 7-6 5-4 in the Italy 6 2 round of 32. Stefano Cobolli claimed a first win over Fabrice Betencourt in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-29 | Italy 6 4 | R32 | hard | Fabrice Betencourt | 6-1 7-5 |