Eddie Jacques defeated Lee Pearson 7-6 6-3 in the USA F8 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lee Pearson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Eddie Jacques claimed a first win over Lee Pearson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-29 | USA F7 | R32 | hard | Lee Pearson | 0-6 6-3 6-3 |