Jared Palmer defeated Valentin Sanon 6-0 6-2 in the Central America Masters 2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Valentin Sanon came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jared Palmer claimed a first win over Valentin Sanon in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-10 | Central America Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Valentin Sanon | 6-2 6-2 |
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