Martijn Belgraver defeated Marc Merry 6-4 7-6 in the Great Britain F3 qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Marc Merry came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Martijn Belgraver claimed a first win over Marc Merry in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-25 | Germany F8 | R32 | clay | Marc Merry | 2-6 6-4 7-6 |