Marc Merry defeated Ross Matheson 6-4 7-6 in the Great Britain F1 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Ross Matheson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marc Merry claimed a first win over Ross Matheson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-11 | Great Britain F2 | R32 | carpet | Ross Matheson | 6-3 6-4 |