Severin Luthi defeated Michel Kratochvil 6-2 2-6 7-5 in the Switzerland Masters 1 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Michel Kratochvil came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Severin Luthi claimed a first win over Michel Kratochvil in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-05 | Switzerland 1 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Michel Kratochvil | 3-6 6-2 6-1 |
| 1996-10-19 | Switzerland 2 Masters 4 | R32 | carpet | Michel Kratochvil | 6-1 7-6 |
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