Hugo Armando defeated Jeff Coetzee 6-2 6-4 in the Delray Beach q16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jeff Coetzee came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Hugo Armando claimed a first win over Jeff Coetzee in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-10 | Central America Masters 4 | QF | clay | Jeff Coetzee | 6-4 7-6 |
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