Lee Pearson defeated Sergio Gaoni 6-7 6-1 6-2 in the New Zealand F2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sergio Gaoni came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Lee Pearson claimed a first win over Sergio Gaoni in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-19 | Australia 3 Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Sergio Gaoni | 6-4 6-2 |