Michael Russell defeated Justin Bower 4-6 7-6 7-6 in the Germany F1 round of 16 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Michael Russell came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michael Russell extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Russell M. came through in three sets.
Carpet: Russell M. leads 1–0 · Hard: Russell M. leads 1–0
Michael Russell beat Justin Bower 4-6 7-6 7-6. Umpiry, "Michael Russell vs Justin Bower — Germany F1 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-02-25/bower-vs-russell-germany-f1-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 25 February 1998).