Lan Bale defeated Javier Perez Vazquez 7-6 6-4 in the Portugal 2 Masters 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Javier Perez Vazquez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Lan Bale claimed a first win over Javier Perez Vazquez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-02 | Portugal 2 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Javier Perez Vazquez | 6-1 3-6 6-3 |