Petr Korda defeated Paul Haarhuis 7-6 6-4 in the Halle semi-final on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Paul Haarhuis came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Petr Korda claimed a first win over Paul Haarhuis in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-08 | Halle | R16 | grass | Paul Haarhuis | 7-6(4) 6-4 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (141 vs 104). ATP, WTA & Challenger.