Martin Stepanek defeated Petr Kralert 6-2 7-6 in the Czech Republic Masters 1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Petr Kralert came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Martin Stepanek claimed a first win over Petr Kralert in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Stepanek M. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Stepanek M. leads 1–0 · Clay: Kralert P. leads 1–0
Martin Stepanek beat Petr Kralert 6-2 7-6. Umpiry, "Martin Stepanek vs Petr Kralert — Czech Republic Masters 1 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-10-26/kralert-vs-stepanek-czech-republic-masters-1-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 26 October 1998).