Roberto Alvarez defeated Ivan Rodrigo 6-1 6-2 in the Paraguay F2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Rodrigo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Roberto Alvarez claimed a first win over Ivan Rodrigo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-27 | France F4 | QF | clay | Ivan Rodrigo | 1-6 7-6 6-4 |