Per Thornadtsson defeated Kamil Patel 6-4 6-4 in the South Africa 2 Masters 3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kamil Patel came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Per Thornadtsson claimed a first win over Kamil Patel in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-14 | South Africa 2 Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Kamil Patel | 4-6 6-3 7-6 |