Leigh Holland defeated Toby Mitchell 4-6 7-6 6-2 in the New Zealand Masters 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Toby Mitchell came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Leigh Holland had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Leigh Holland claimed a first win over Toby Mitchell in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-10 | Australia 2 Masters 4 | QF | hard | Toby Mitchell | 6-2 6-0 |
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