Fredrik Giers defeated Kevin Kim 6-2 6-4 in the USA F7 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kevin Kim came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Fredrik Giers claimed a first win over Kevin Kim in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-11 | USA 3 Masters 2 | SF | hard | Kevin Kim | 6-3 6-3 |
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