Rudolf Molleker defeated Alessandro Giannessi 6-3 6-1 in the Como CH round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alessandro Giannessi came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Rudolf Molleker had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on clay. Rudolf Molleker claimed a first win over Alessandro Giannessi in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Molleker R. took it in straight sets.
Rudolf Molleker beat Alessandro Giannessi 6-3 6-1. Umpiry, "Rudolf Molleker vs Alessandro Giannessi — Como CH Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2023-08-28/giannessi-vs-molleker-como-ch-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 28 August 2023).