Johan Settergren defeated Tapio Nurminen 6-7 6-0 7-6 in the Norway F1 semi-final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Tapio Nurminen came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Johan Settergren claimed a first win over Tapio Nurminen in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-22 | Finland F3 | R16 | clay | Tapio Nurminen | 3-6 6-2 6-3 |
| 1995-09-09 | Sweden Masters 3 | R32 | carpet | Tapio Nurminen | 6-3 4-6 6-3 |
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