Giorgio Galimberti defeated Zeljko Krajan 6-2 6-4 in the Milan q32 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Giorgio Galimberti came in defending last year's round of 32. Giorgio Galimberti extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-03 | Italy 1 Masters 1 | SF | carpet | Giorgio Galimberti | 4-6 6-1 6-1 |
| 1998-01-03 | Italy 1 Masters 2 | R32 | carpet | Zeljko Krajan | 7-5 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (4 vs 1). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. Small sample — read as indicative. About