Jean Michel Pequery defeated Ofer Sela 6-4 6-3 in the Turkey 2 Masters 2 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ofer Sela came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jean Michel Pequery claimed a first win over Ofer Sela in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-15 | Turkey 2 Masters 1 | QF | hard | Ofer Sela | 6-2 7-6 |