Jeff Salzenstein defeated Michael Russell 6-4 6-7 6-2 in the Memphis q32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Russell came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jeff Salzenstein claimed a first win over Michael Russell in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01-17 | USA F2 | R32 | hard | Michael Russell | 2-6 7-6(4) 6-1 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (37 vs 200). 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