Nicolas Kischkewitz defeated Milen Velev 6-4 6-3 in the Italy F4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Milen Velev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Nicolas Kischkewitz had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Nicolas Kischkewitz claimed a first win over Milen Velev in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-28 | Egypt 1 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Milen Velev | 6-1 3-6 6-2 |