Satoshi Iwabuchi defeated Akira Matsushita 6-4 6-4 in the Japan 2 Masters 1 round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Satoshi Iwabuchi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Satoshi Iwabuchi extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-25 | Japan F6 | F | hard | Satoshi Iwabuchi | 6-4 6-3 |
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