Kenneth Carlsen defeated Goran Ivanisevic 6-2 3-6 6-4 in the Miami Masters round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Goran Ivanisevic came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Kenneth Carlsen claimed a first win over Goran Ivanisevic in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-05 | Shanghai | QF | carpet | Goran Ivanisevic | 6-3 7-6(2) |
| 1998-02-23 | London | R32 | carpet | Goran Ivanisevic | 6-1 6-2 |
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 154). ATP, WTA & Challenger.