Michael Russell defeated Filippo Messori 6-4 7-6 in the Austria F3 round of 32 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Michael Russell came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michael Russell extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-25 | India F3 | R16 | hard | Michael Russell | 6-4 1-6 7-6 |
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