Jeff Coetzee defeated Kyle Rudman 7-6 4-6 6-4 in the Central Africa Masters 4 semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Jeff Coetzee came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Jeff Coetzee extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-14 | South Africa 2 Masters 2 | QF | hard | Jeff Coetzee | 6-4 6-0 |
| 1997-10-25 | Central Africa Masters 1 | R16 | hard | Kyle Rudman | 7-5 7-5 |
| 1997-10-25 | Central Africa Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Jeff Coetzee | 6-3 4-6 6-1 |