Vaughan Snyman defeated Jeff Coetzee 6-4 4-6 7-5 in the South Africa Masters 4 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jeff Coetzee came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Vaughan Snyman claimed a first win over Jeff Coetzee in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-14 | South Africa 2 Masters 1 | R16 | hard | Jeff Coetzee | 7-5 6-1 |
| 1997-03-08 | Greece 1 Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Jeff Coetzee | 6-3 6-3 |