Melvyn Op Der Heijde defeated Yuri Schukin 7-5 4-6 6-3 in the Netherlands Masters 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Yuri Schukin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Melvyn Op Der Heijde claimed a first win over Yuri Schukin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-15 | Netherlands Masters 4 | QF | clay | Yuri Schukin | 6-1 3-6 7-5 |
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