Steven Randjelovic defeated Rene Nicklisch 6-7 6-2 6-2 in the Mexico 1 Masters 4 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rene Nicklisch came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Steven Randjelovic claimed a first win over Rene Nicklisch in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Randjelovic S. came through in three sets.
Hard: Randjelovic S. leads 1–0 · Clay: Nicklisch R. leads 1–0
Steven Randjelovic beat Rene Nicklisch 6-7 6-2 6-2. Umpiry, "Steven Randjelovic vs Rene Nicklisch — Mexico 1 Masters 4 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-03-07/nicklisch-vs-randjelovic-mexico-1-masters-4-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 7 March 1998).