Amir Hadad defeated Kobi Ziv 6-2 6-4 in the Israel 1 Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kobi Ziv came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Amir Hadad had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 9 on hard. Amir Hadad claimed a first win over Kobi Ziv in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-31 | Israel Masters 3 | QF | hard | Kobi Ziv | 6-3 1-6 6-1 |
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