Andrew Painter defeated Sebastian Swierk 6-2 7-6 in the Great Britain 3 Masters 2 round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Sebastian Swierk came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Andrew Painter claimed a first win over Sebastian Swierk in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-18 | Australia F3 | R32 | grass | Sebastian Swierk | 6-7 6-2 6-4 |
| 1998-09-19 | Australia 3 Masters 2 | QF | hard | Sebastian Swierk | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1997-11-02 | Australia 4 Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Sebastian Swierk | 6-2 2-6 6-2 |