Chris Rae defeated Paul Hanley 6-2 6-1 in the Australia F2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Paul Hanley came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Chris Rae claimed a first win over Paul Hanley in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-04 | Australia F2 | R32 | clay | Paul Hanley | 6-1 3-0 |
| 1998-05-10 | Australia 2 Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Paul Hanley | 7-6 6-4 |
| 1998-05-10 | Australia 2 Masters 4 | R16 | hard | Paul Hanley | 7-6 6-4 |
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