Magnus Norman defeated John Van Lottum 6-4 5-7 2-6 6-2 7-5 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Magnus Norman came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Magnus Norman extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-19 | Ostrava | R32 | carpet | Magnus Norman | 7-6(5) 7-6(7) |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 109). ATP, WTA & Challenger.