Cedric Kauffmann defeated Matthew Breen 1-6 7-6 7-5 in the USA 3 Masters 1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Matthew Breen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Cedric Kauffmann claimed a first win over Matthew Breen in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Kauffmann C. came through in three sets.
Cedric Kauffmann beat Matthew Breen 1-6 7-6 7-5. Umpiry, "Cedric Kauffmann vs Matthew Breen — USA 3 Masters 1 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-09-11/breen-vs-kauffmann-usa-3-masters-1-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 11 September 1998).