Gilles Elseneer defeated Colin Bennett 7-6 6-4 in the Great Britain F8 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Colin Bennett came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Gilles Elseneer had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Gilles Elseneer claimed a first win over Colin Bennett in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-07 | Great Britain F9 | QF | hard | Colin Bennett | 6-2 6-3 |
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