Cyril Martin defeated Fazaluddin Syed 6-2 6-2 in the USA F3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Fazaluddin Syed came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Cyril Martin claimed a first win over Fazaluddin Syed in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-01 | USA F4 | R64 | clay | Fazaluddin Syed | 7-6 3-6 6-0 |
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