Walid Jallali defeated Javier Gutierrez Lima 7-5 4-6 6-1 in the Mexico 1 Masters 3 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Javier Gutierrez Lima came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Walid Jallali claimed a first win over Javier Gutierrez Lima in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-15 | Canada F1 | R16 | hard | Javier Gutierrez Lima | 6-4 2-6 6-2 |