Ross Matheson defeated Marc Merry 6-3 6-4 in the Great Britain F2 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Marc Merry came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ross Matheson claimed a first win over Marc Merry in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-04 | Great Britain F1 | R16 | carpet | Marc Merry | 6-4 7-6 |