Martin Stepanek defeated Yohny Romero 7-6 1-6 7-6 in the Mexico 3 Masters 3 qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Yohny Romero came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Martin Stepanek claimed a first win over Yohny Romero in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-12 | Mexico 3 Masters 4 | SF | carpet | Yohny Romero | 6-3 6-3 |