Mikael Maatta defeated Janne Ojala 6-4 3-6 6-2 in the Finland F1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Janne Ojala came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Mikael Maatta narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-07 | Finland F1 | R16 | clay | Janne Ojala | 7-5 6-2 |
| 1996-09-06 | Sweden 2 Masters 3 | R32 | carpet | Janne Ojala | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1996-06-01 | Finland Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Mikael Maatta | 6-4 6-4 |