Jan Hernych defeated Radovan Svetlik 7-6 6-3 in the Poland F2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Radovan Svetlik came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Jan Hernych claimed a first win over Radovan Svetlik in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-26 | Czech Republic Masters 1 | QF | hard | Radovan Svetlik | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1998-10-26 | Czech Republic Masters 2 | F | hard | Radovan Svetlik | 3-6 7-6 7-6 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 1). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. Small sample — read as indicative. About