Gilbert Schaller defeated Christian Ruud 6-3 7-6 in the Bucharest semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Christian Ruud came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Gilbert Schaller claimed a first win over Christian Ruud in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-15 | Barcelona | R64 | clay | Christian Ruud | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1994-05-23 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Christian Ruud | 6-4 6-4 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (33 vs 128). 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