Scott Lipsky defeated Mark Nielsen 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the Australia F1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mark Nielsen came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Scott Lipsky claimed a first win over Mark Nielsen in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-14 | New Zealand F1 | R16 | hard | Mark Nielsen | 6-2 5-7 6-4 |
| 2004-04-12 | Japan F1 | R16 | carpet | Mark Nielsen | 7-6(10) 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (3 vs 1). 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