Martin Lee defeated Iain Bates 6-3 6-2 in the Great Britain F5 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Iain Bates came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Martin Lee claimed a first win over Iain Bates in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-26 | Great Britain Masters 4 | R32 | grass | Iain Bates | 6-0 6-4 |
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