Michael White advanced when Daniel Merkert retired 4-0 in the Central Africa Masters 2 qualifying round. Michael White claimed a first win over Daniel Merkert in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-17 | Central Africa Masters 1 | R16 | hard | Daniel Merkert | 6-4 7-6 |