Graeme Darlington defeated James Davidson 6-3 7-6 in the Great Britain F8 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — James Davidson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Graeme Darlington claimed a first win over James Davidson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-26 | Great Britain Masters 2 | R32 | grass | James Davidson | 7-5 6-1 |