Michael White defeated Shaun Rudman 6-4 6-2 in the Central Africa Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Shaun Rudman came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michael White claimed a first win over Shaun Rudman in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-14 | South Africa 2 Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Shaun Rudman | 6-2 6-2 |