Lee Pearson defeated Toby Mitchell 3-6 6-3 7-6 in the Australia 2 Masters 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Toby Mitchell came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Lee Pearson claimed a first win over Toby Mitchell in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-04 | Australia F2 | R16 | clay | Toby Mitchell | 7-6 6-4 |
| 1998-10-28 | Australia F1 | SF | clay | Toby Mitchell | 6-3 6-2 |
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