Roman Smotlak defeated Markus Wislsperger 6-4 6-4 in the Germany F3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Markus Wislsperger came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Roman Smotlak had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Roman Smotlak claimed a first win over Markus Wislsperger in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-02 | Austria F1 | R32 | carpet | Markus Wislsperger | 6-3 7-6 |