Ivan Rodrigo defeated Roberto Alvarez 1-6 7-6 6-4 in the France F4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Roberto Alvarez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivan Rodrigo claimed a first win over Roberto Alvarez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-09 | Paraguay F2 | QF | clay | Roberto Alvarez | 6-1 6-2 |