Michael Russell defeated Rafael De Mesa 6-1 6-1 in the USA F3 round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Michael Russell came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michael Russell extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-17 | USA F4 | QF | clay | Michael Russell | 4-6 6-2 6-4 |
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