Igor Kunitsyn defeated Andrei Rybalko 7-5 6-2 in the Ukraine F2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Rybalko came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Igor Kunitsyn claimed a first win over Andrei Rybalko in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-05 | Uzbekistan F4 | R16 | hard | Andrei Rybalko | 2-6 6-1 7-5 |
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