Marco Di Vuolo defeated John Thivolle 6-4 6-4 in the Italy 6 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — John Thivolle came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marco Di Vuolo claimed a first win over John Thivolle in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-30 | Italy 7 2 | R16 | clay | John Thivolle | 6-4 6-2 |