Patrick Sommer defeated Sascha Bandermann 6-0 1-6 6-3 in the Germany F1 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Sascha Bandermann came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Patrick Sommer claimed a first win over Sascha Bandermann in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Sommer P. came through in three sets.
Patrick Sommer beat Sascha Bandermann 6-0 1-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Patrick Sommer vs Sascha Bandermann — Germany F1 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-02-25/bandermann-vs-sommer-germany-f1-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 25 February 1998).