Armando Brunold defeated Roger Federer 7-6 6-2 in the Switzerland 2 Masters 3 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Roger Federer came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Armando Brunold claimed a first win over Roger Federer in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Brunold A. took it in straight sets.
Carpet: level 1–1 · Clay: Federer R. leads 1–0
Armando Brunold beat Roger Federer 7-6 6-2. Umpiry, "Armando Brunold vs Roger Federer — Switzerland 2 Masters 3 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-10-17/brunold-vs-federer-switzerland-2-masters-3-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 17 October 1998).