Martin Stepanek defeated Ernesto Ponce 6-4 6-2 in the Mexico 3 Masters 3 round of 16 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Martin Stepanek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Martin Stepanek extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-12 | Mexico 3 Masters 2 | R32 | carpet | Martin Stepanek | 6-3 6-2 |