Asa Carlsson defeated Conchita Martinez 6-4 6-1 in the Australian Open round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Conchita Martinez came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 64. Asa Carlsson claimed a first win over Conchita Martinez in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-13 | Australian Open | R32 | hard | Conchita Martinez | 6-0 6-1 |
| 1996-08-26 | US Open | R16 | hard | Conchita Martinez | 6-2 6-1 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (1 vs 18). 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