Ashley Ford defeated James Sekulov 6-3 2-6 7-6 in the Australia F1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — James Sekulov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ashley Ford had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on hard. Ashley Ford claimed a first win over James Sekulov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-10 | Australia 2 Masters 2 | QF | hard | James Sekulov | 6-1 6-4 |