Tommi Lenho defeated Alexander Shvec 7-5 6-1 4-6 4-6 6-3 in the FIN vs BLR round robin on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Shvec came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Tommi Lenho had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on clay. Tommi Lenho claimed a first win over Alexander Shvec in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-12 | Uzbekistan F5 | R32 | hard | Alexander Shvec | 6-2 3-6 6-1 |
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