Ivica Ancic defeated Igor Saric 6-4 6-1 in the Croatia 1 Masters 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Igor Saric came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivica Ancic claimed a first win over Igor Saric in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-22 | Croatia F1 | QF | clay | Igor Saric | 3-2 |