Karim Alami defeated Magnus Gustafsson 3-6 6-1 6-2 in the Barcelona round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Magnus Gustafsson came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Karim Alami claimed a first win over Magnus Gustafsson in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-20 | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | clay | Magnus Gustafsson | 6-3 7-5 |
| 1998-04-13 | Barcelona | R32 | clay | Magnus Gustafsson | 6-1 6-0 |
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 (122 vs 106). ATP, WTA & Challenger.