Daniel Merkert defeated Michael White 6-4 7-6 in the Central Africa Masters 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Michael White came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Daniel Merkert claimed a first win over Michael White in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-17 | Central Africa Masters 2 | QF | hard | Michael White | 4-0 |