Melle Van Gemerden defeated Elia Grossi 6-3 6-1 in the Germany F2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Elia Grossi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Melle Van Gemerden had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on clay. Melle Van Gemerden claimed a first win over Elia Grossi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-07 | Egypt 2 Masters 4 | R32 | hard | Elia Grossi | 6-2 6-4 |
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