ITALIAN Andrea Gaudenzi stunned doubles partner and fellow 'cone-head' Goran Ivanisevic 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to storm into the semi-finals of the US$760,000 Marlboro Championships last night at Victoria Park.
The 19th-ranked Gaudenzi and top seed Ivanisevic had shaved their heads on Wednesday to fulfil a secret bet they contracted six months ago.
But there were no deals to be made last night as law student Gaudenzi took advantage of the Croatian's sporadic concentration lapses to win the Silver Group, which also included Frenchman Henri Leconte.
In a match that was more fun than competitive, with Ivanisevic being especially animated, the two friends concluded the night's play by rubbing their bald heads together.
Said Gaudenzi: 'I played alright, but it was a relaxed match. It was good to have a bit of fun because that's what it's all about.
'We are good friends, but we are used to playing each other. Goran wins more times than me, but it's been a fun week for both of us.' Gaudenzi now takes on Aussie powerhouse Mark Philippoussis, who on Thursday won the Red Group.
In the other semi-final, Sweden's defending champion Stefan Edberg takes on Spaniard Sergi Bruguera.
