Ali Hamadeh defeated Kirill Ivanov Smolensky 6-2 6-4 in the Turkey 2 Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kirill Ivanov Smolensky came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ali Hamadeh had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on hard. Ali Hamadeh claimed a first win over Kirill Ivanov Smolensky in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-10 | Belarus F1 | QF | carpet | Kirill Ivanov Smolensky | 6-2 6-4 |
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