Mike Mather defeated Robert Kendrick 6-2 7-5 in the USA 3 Masters 3 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Robert Kendrick came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mike Mather claimed a first win over Robert Kendrick in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-11 | USA 3 Masters 4 | R16 | hard | Robert Kendrick | 2-6 7-6 6-0 |
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