Vladimir Pavicevic defeated Victor Ivanchev 6-4 1-6 6-0 in the Yugoslavia 2 Masters 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Victor Ivanchev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vladimir Pavicevic claimed a first win over Victor Ivanchev in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-17 | Yugoslavia F6 | R32 | clay | Victor Ivanchev | 6-2 6-4 |