Magnus Gustafsson defeated Alexander Volkov 6-2 6-2 in the Dubai semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Volkov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final, but Magnus Gustafsson had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Magnus Gustafsson claimed a first win over Alexander Volkov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-10-22 | Stockholm | R16 | hard | Alexander Volkov | 6-3 7-6 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 20). 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. About