Javier Perez Vazquez defeated Lan Bale 6-1 3-6 6-3 in the Portugal 2 Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Lan Bale came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Javier Perez Vazquez claimed a first win over Lan Bale in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-02 | Portugal 2 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Lan Bale | 7-6 6-4 |