Alexander Reichel defeated Jim Thomas 7-5 6-3 in the USA 6 Masters 4 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jim Thomas came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Alexander Reichel had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 5 on hard. Alexander Reichel claimed a first win over Jim Thomas in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-08 | Australia 2 Masters 4 | R16 | hard | Jim Thomas | 7-6 7-6 |
| 1997-10-10 | USA 6 Masters 2 | R16 | hard | Jim Thomas | 6-2 1-6 7-6 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (3 vs 3). 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