Jan Hernych defeated Frantisek Babej 6-3 6-3 in the Slovenia F1 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Frantisek Babej came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jan Hernych claimed a first win over Frantisek Babej in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-15 | Slovak Republic Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Frantisek Babej | 6-2 6-2 |
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