Claude Ngoran defeated Gabrio Castrichella 6-2 6-4 in the Central America Masters 4 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gabrio Castrichella came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Claude Ngoran claimed a first win over Gabrio Castrichella in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-09 | Ghana F1 | R16 | clay | Gabrio Castrichella | 7-5 6-4 |