Michael Russell defeated Filippo Messori 6-4 1-6 7-6 in the India F3 round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Michael Russell came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michael Russell extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-16 | Austria F3 | R32 | carpet | Michael Russell | 6-4 7-6 |
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