Alexander Shvec defeated Mounir El Aarej 5-7 6-2 3-6 6-4 7-5 in the MAR vs BLR round robin on clay. The result followed the form book — Alexander Shvec came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alexander Shvec extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Shvec A. came through in five sets.
Alexander Shvec beat Mounir El Aarej 5-7 6-2 3-6 6-4 7-5. Umpiry, "Alexander Shvec vs Mounir El Aarej — MAR vs BLR Round Robin", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-07-17/aarej-vs-shvec-mar-vs-blr-rr?utm_source=cite (as of 17 July 1998).