Vaclav Roubicek defeated Carlos Gomez Diaz 3-6 7-5 6-4 in the Egypt 3 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Gomez Diaz came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Vaclav Roubicek claimed a first win over Carlos Gomez Diaz in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-26 | Tunisia F1 | R32 | clay | Carlos Gomez Diaz | 3-6 6-1 6-4 |
| 1997-11-15 | Egypt 3 Masters 1 | F | clay | Carlos Gomez Diaz | 6-4 6-4 |