Tomas Jecminek defeated Mark Markov 7-5 6-7 6-3 in the Egypt 1 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mark Markov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Tomas Jecminek had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 9 on clay. Tomas Jecminek claimed a first win over Mark Markov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-28 | Egypt 1 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Mark Markov | 6-0 6-0 |