Tapio Nurminen defeated Joan Jimenez Guerra 6-1 6-3 in the Mexico F12 round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Tapio Nurminen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Tapio Nurminen extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-03 | Spain 1 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Tapio Nurminen | 2-6 6-1 6-3 |