Vaughan Snyman defeated Tom Spinks 4-6 6-4 6-4 in the Great Britain 2 Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Tom Spinks came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vaughan Snyman claimed a first win over Tom Spinks in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-26 | Great Britain Masters 1 | R32 | grass | Tom Spinks | 6-1 7-6 |
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