Marc Merry defeated Martijn Belgraver 2-6 6-4 7-6 in the Germany F8 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Martijn Belgraver came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marc Merry claimed a first win over Martijn Belgraver in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-18 | Great Britain F3 | QF | carpet | Martijn Belgraver | 6-4 7-6 |