Sebastian Jaeger defeated Igor Gaudi 5-7 6-3 7-5 in the Italy 2 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Igor Gaudi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Sebastian Jaeger had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Sebastian Jaeger claimed a first win over Igor Gaudi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-24 | Germany F11 | R16 | clay | Igor Gaudi | 6-2 6-0 |