Paul Haarhuis defeated Sebastien Lareau 7-6 6-7 6-3 in the New Haven round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Paul Haarhuis came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Paul Haarhuis extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-16 | Miami Masters | R128 | hard | Paul Haarhuis | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1997-06-23 | Wimbledon | R128 | grass | Paul Haarhuis | 6-1 6-2 7-6 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (106 vs 116). 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