Justin Layne defeated Ben Haran 6-4 6-2 in the West Africa 4 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ben Haran came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Justin Layne had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on hard. Justin Layne claimed a first win over Ben Haran in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-09 | Vietnam F1 | R32 | hard | Ben Haran | 4-6 7-5 6-0 |