Karol Kucera defeated Andrei Medvedev 7-6 6-4 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Medvedev came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 64. Karol Kucera narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-19 | Ostrava | R16 | carpet | Andrei Medvedev | 6-4 6-7 6-4 |
| 1997-07-14 | Stuttgart Outdoor | R32 | clay | Karol Kucera | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1996-08-19 | Long Island | SF | hard | Andrei Medvedev | 7-6 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (173 vs 60). 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