Nicklas Timfjord defeated Bjorn Rehnquist 2-6 6-3 6-2 in the Bastad qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Bjorn Rehnquist came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Nicklas Timfjord narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-15 | Turkey 2 Masters 2 | R16 | hard | Bjorn Rehnquist | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1996-09-06 | Sweden 2 Masters 2 | R16 | carpet | Bjorn Rehnquist | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1996-09-06 | Sweden 2 Masters 4 | R32 | carpet | Nicklas Timfjord | 6-3 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (1 vs 13). 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. Small sample — read as indicative. About