Filip Kascak defeated Roman Smotlak 6-4 4-6 6-0 in the Slovak Republic Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Roman Smotlak came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Filip Kascak claimed a first win over Roman Smotlak in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-20 | Hungary Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Roman Smotlak | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1997-08-18 | Slovak Republic Masters 2 | QF | clay | Roman Smotlak | 7-5 6-3 |