Giuseppe Menga defeated Jun Kato 7-6 6-0 in the Switzerland 3 Masters 4 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Jun Kato came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Giuseppe Menga claimed a first win over Jun Kato in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-17 | Switzerland 2 Masters 3 | R32 | carpet | Jun Kato | 7-6 6-4 |
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