Jim Courier defeated Sebastien Lareau 6-3 6-4 6-4 in the US Open round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sebastien Lareau came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Jim Courier had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on hard. Jim Courier claimed a first win over Sebastien Lareau in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-23 | Philadelphia | R16 | hard | Sebastien Lareau | 7-6 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (147 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