Pavel Kudrnac defeated Martin Stepanek 7-6 7-5 in the Slovak Republic Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Stepanek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Pavel Kudrnac claimed a first win over Martin Stepanek in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Kudrnac P. took it in straight sets.
Clay: Kudrnac P. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Stepanek M. leads 1–0
Pavel Kudrnac beat Martin Stepanek 7-6 7-5. Umpiry, "Pavel Kudrnac vs Martin Stepanek — Slovak Republic Masters 3 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-08-15/kudrnac-vs-stepanek-slovak-republic-masters-3-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 15 August 1998).