Petr Pala defeated Branislav Galik 6-3 6-2 in the Czech Republic Masters 1 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Branislav Galik came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Petr Pala claimed a first win over Branislav Galik in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-15 | Slovak Republic Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Branislav Galik | 6-2 6-1 |