Marc Kevin Goellner defeated Christian Ruud 6-2 5-7 6-2 in the Bucharest round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Christian Ruud came in defending last year's semi-final. Marc Kevin Goellner extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | US Open | R128 | hard | Christian Ruud | 6-4 4-6 1-6 6-4 6-3 |
| 1995-02-06 | San Jose | R32 | hard | Marc Kevin Goellner | 7-6(12) 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (121 vs 125). 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