James Greenhalgh defeated Paul Hanley 7-6 6-4 in the Australia 2 Masters 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Paul Hanley came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. James Greenhalgh claimed a first win over Paul Hanley in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-07 | New Zealand Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Paul Hanley | 6-4 7-6 |
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