Magnus Larsson defeated Cedric Pioline 6-4 5-7 7-6 in the Antwerp round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Magnus Larsson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Magnus Larsson extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Larsson M. came through in three sets.
Larsson M. and Pioline C. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Larsson M. went 2–1 (67%) against them, Pioline C. 0–3 (0%). Larsson M. came out better against 2 of 3 comparable opponents, Pioline C. against 0.
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.