Melvyn Op Der Heijde defeated Solon Peppas 6-7 6-1 7-5 in the United Arab Emirates F1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Solon Peppas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Melvyn Op Der Heijde claimed a first win over Solon Peppas in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-07 | Egypt 2 Masters 3 | SF | hard | Solon Peppas | 7-6 6-2 |