Emin Agaev defeated Michael Russell 6-3 6-2 in the Canada F1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Russell came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Emin Agaev claimed a first win over Michael Russell in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Agaev E. took it in straight sets.
Emin Agaev beat Michael Russell 6-3 6-2. Umpiry, "Emin Agaev vs Michael Russell — Canada F1 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-06-15/agaev-vs-russell-canada-f1-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 15 June 1998).