Stefano Galvani defeated Jeff Coetzee 6-2 6-2 in the Chennai q16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Stefano Galvani came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Stefano Galvani extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-07 | Cuba Mexico Masters 1 | R16 | hard | Stefano Galvani | 7-5 6-2 |
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