Petr Dezort defeated Anthony La Porte 6-3 6-3 in the Bulgaria Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Anthony La Porte came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Petr Dezort claimed a first win over Anthony La Porte in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-02 | Bulgaria Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Anthony La Porte | 5-7 7-6 6-2 |