Michael Kohlmann defeated Karsten Braasch 6-7 7-6 6-4 in the Chennai q32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Karsten Braasch came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michael Kohlmann claimed a first win over Karsten Braasch in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-05 | Shanghai | R32 | carpet | Karsten Braasch | 7-6 6-4 |
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