Djalmar Sistermans defeated Marc Merry 1-6 7-6 6-2 in the USA F10 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Marc Merry came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Djalmar Sistermans claimed a first win over Marc Merry in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-07 | France 3 Masters 1 | R32 | carpet | Marc Merry | 7-6 6-4 |
| 1996-10-26 | Greece 4 Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Marc Merry | 7-5 6-7 6-3 |