Pedro Rico defeated Helder Lopes 6-3 6-4 in the Portugal 3 Masters 4 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Helder Lopes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Pedro Rico claimed a first win over Helder Lopes in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-03 | Portugal 3 Masters 3 | R32 | carpet | Helder Lopes | 6-3 6-2 |
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