Ivo Karlovic defeated Andrej Krasevec 6-2 7-5 in the Croatia F5 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrej Krasevec came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivo Karlovic claimed a first win over Andrej Krasevec in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Karlovic I. took it in straight sets.
Ivo Karlovic beat Andrej Krasevec 6-2 7-5. Umpiry, "Ivo Karlovic vs Andrej Krasevec — Croatia F5 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-08-18/karlovic-vs-krasevec-croatia-f5-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 18 August 1998).