Richard Fromberg defeated Felix Mantilla 6-3 7-6 in the Auckland semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Felix Mantilla came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Richard Fromberg claimed a first win over Felix Mantilla in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-20 | Stuttgart Outdoor | R32 | clay | Felix Mantilla | 7-6(5) 7-5 |
| 1997-08-04 | San Marino | R32 | clay | Felix Mantilla | 6-4 4-6 7-6(5) |
| 1997-05-26 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Felix Mantilla | 6-3 6-2 6-2 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (135 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.