Roland Burtscher defeated Alexander Shvec 6-3 6-0 in the USA F5 round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Shvec came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Roland Burtscher had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Roland Burtscher claimed a first win over Alexander Shvec in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-17 | USA F4 | R16 | clay | Alexander Shvec | 4-6 6-1 7-6 |
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