Olivier Rochus defeated Cyril Saulnier 6-4 6-4 in the Halle round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Cyril Saulnier came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Olivier Rochus claimed a first win over Cyril Saulnier in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-04 | France 6 Masters 2 | R16 | hard | Cyril Saulnier | 6-1 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 57). 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