Jay Gooding defeated Ben Mathias 6-1 6-4 in the Australia 3 Masters 4 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ben Mathias came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Jay Gooding had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Jay Gooding claimed a first win over Ben Mathias in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Gooding J. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Gooding J. leads 1–0 · Grass: Mathias B. leads 1–0
Jay Gooding beat Ben Mathias 6-1 6-4. Umpiry, "Jay Gooding vs Ben Mathias — Australia 3 Masters 4 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-09-19/gooding-vs-mathias-australia-3-masters-4-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 19 September 1999).