Thomas Johansson defeated Jeff Tarango 6-4 6-7 7-5 in the Halle round of 32 on grass. The result followed the form book — Thomas Johansson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Thomas Johansson extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-10 | Cincinnati Masters | R32 | hard | Thomas Johansson | 5-7 6-2 7-6(4) |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 141). ATP, WTA & Challenger.