Javier Gutierrez Lima defeated Walid Jallali 6-4 2-6 6-2 in the Canada F1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Walid Jallali came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Javier Gutierrez Lima had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Javier Gutierrez Lima claimed a first win over Walid Jallali in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-07 | Mexico 1 Masters 3 | R16 | hard | Walid Jallali | 7-5 4-6 6-1 |