Bernd Karbacher defeated Goran Ivanisevic 7-6 6-2 in the Kitzbuhel quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Goran Ivanisevic came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, but Bernd Karbacher had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on clay. Bernd Karbacher narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-05 | Doha | QF | hard | Goran Ivanisevic | 7-6 6-7 6-3 |
| 1996-05-27 | Roland Garros | R16 | clay | Bernd Karbacher | 6-3 6-1 6-2 |
| 1996-01-15 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Goran Ivanisevic | 6-4 7-6(9) 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (59 vs 200). 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