Jared Palmer defeated Jeff Coetzee 6-2 6-4 in the Mexico 1 Masters 3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jeff Coetzee came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jared Palmer claimed a first win over Jeff Coetzee in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-07 | Mexico 1 Masters 2 | SF | hard | Jeff Coetzee | 6-7 7-5 6-3 |
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