Kamil Patel defeated Per Thornadtsson 4-6 6-3 7-6 in the South Africa 2 Masters 1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Per Thornadtsson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Kamil Patel claimed a first win over Per Thornadtsson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-14 | South Africa 2 Masters 3 | QF | hard | Per Thornadtsson | 6-4 6-4 |