Ofer Sela defeated Jean Michel Pequery 6-2 7-6 in the Turkey 2 Masters 1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jean Michel Pequery came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ofer Sela claimed a first win over Jean Michel Pequery in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-15 | Turkey 2 Masters 2 | SF | hard | Jean Michel Pequery | 6-4 6-3 |