Leonardo Azzaro defeated Melvyn Op Der Heijde 6-3 6-7 6-4 in the Italy F15 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Melvyn Op Der Heijde came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Leonardo Azzaro claimed a first win over Melvyn Op Der Heijde in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-07 | Egypt 2 Masters 1 | R16 | hard | Melvyn Op Der Heijde | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1998-11-07 | Egypt 2 Masters 3 | QF | hard | Melvyn Op Der Heijde | 6-2 7-5 |
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