Robert Kendrick defeated Mike Mather 2-6 7-6 6-0 in the USA 3 Masters 4 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mike Mather came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Robert Kendrick claimed a first win over Mike Mather in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-11 | USA 3 Masters 3 | SF | hard | Mike Mather | 6-2 7-5 |
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