Tapio Nurminen defeated Alexander Shvec 6-4 6-1 in the Spain 1 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — Tapio Nurminen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Tapio Nurminen extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-12 | Uzbekistan F5 | SF | hard | Tapio Nurminen | 6-4 7-6 |
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