Nicklas Timfjord defeated Marcus Sarstrand 6-3 7-5 in the Bastad q16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Nicklas Timfjord came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Nicklas Timfjord extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-22 | Sweden F2 | R16 | hard | Nicklas Timfjord | 7-6(5) 6-7(3) 6-3 |
| 1996-09-06 | Sweden 2 Masters 1 | F | carpet | Nicklas Timfjord | 6-3 6-1 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (1 vs 2). 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