Mikael Tillstrom defeated Goran Ivanisevic 7-6 6-4 in the Doha round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Goran Ivanisevic came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's quarter-final. Mikael Tillstrom narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-21 | Wimbledon | R128 | grass | Goran Ivanisevic | 6-4 6-3 6-4 |
| 1996-12-02 | Grand Slam Cup | R16 | carpet | Goran Ivanisevic | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1995-05-29 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Mikael Tillstrom | 7-5 6-3 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (32 vs 107). 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