Rodolfo Rake defeated Rafael De Mesa 6-3 2-6 6-1 in the Mexico F2 round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Rodolfo Rake came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Rodolfo Rake extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-17 | Ecuador F3 | QF | clay | Rodolfo Rake | 4-6 7-6 6-2 |
| 1998-07-06 | Denmark F2 | F | clay | Rafael De Mesa | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1998-06-15 | Finland F2 | R32 | clay | Rodolfo Rake | 6-3 6-2 |