Thomas Muster defeated Cedric Pioline 7-5 6-3 in the Bucharest round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Thomas Muster came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Thomas Muster extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Muster T. took it in straight sets.
Muster T. and Pioline C. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Muster T. went 1–1 (50%) against them, Pioline C. 1–1 (50%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.