Mark Nielsen defeated Emin Agaev 6-4 7-6 in the New Zealand F1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Emin Agaev came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, but Mark Nielsen had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Mark Nielsen claimed a first win over Emin Agaev in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-21 | Australia F3 | R16 | clay | Emin Agaev | 6-4 3-6 7-6(7) |
| 2002-04-08 | USA F8 | R16 | hard | Emin Agaev | 4-6 6-2 6-0 |
| 2002-03-11 | New Zealand F3 | F | hard | Emin Agaev | 6-4 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (6 vs 3). 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