Ivaylo Traykov defeated Rene Hanak 7-6 6-1 in the Austria F2 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Rene Hanak came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivaylo Traykov claimed a first win over Rene Hanak in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-02 | Austria F1 | R16 | carpet | Rene Hanak | 7-6 6-2 |
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