Lars Jonsson defeated Alexander Shvec 6-1 6-3 in the Egypt 1 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Shvec came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Lars Jonsson had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on clay. Lars Jonsson claimed a first win over Alexander Shvec in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-28 | Egypt 1 Masters 2 | F | clay | Alexander Shvec | 5-0 |
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