Damien Roberts defeated Pieter Joubert 6-2 6-1 in the Central Africa Masters 1 qualifying round on hard. The result followed the form book — Damien Roberts came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Damien Roberts extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-14 | South Africa 2 Masters 4 | R16 | hard | Damien Roberts | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1998-10-17 | Central Africa Masters 4 | R32 | hard | Damien Roberts | 6-4 6-4 |