Markus Wislsperger defeated Roman Smotlak 6-3 7-6 in the Austria F1 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Roman Smotlak came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Markus Wislsperger claimed a first win over Roman Smotlak in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-20 | Germany F3 | R32 | clay | Roman Smotlak | 6-4 6-4 |