Kenneth Carlsen defeated Karol Kucera 6-2 6-2 in the Nottingham round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Karol Kucera came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Kenneth Carlsen claimed a first win over Karol Kucera in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-15 | s Hertogenbosch | R16 | grass | Karol Kucera | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1997-10-13 | Ostrava | R16 | carpet | Karol Kucera | 6-3 6-7 7-6 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 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