Petr Korda defeated Michael Stich 6-3 6-4 in the Doha round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Stich came in leading the head-to-head 4–2, defending last year's semi-final. Petr Korda narrowed the head-to-head to 4–3.
Korda P. took it in straight sets.
Korda P. and Stich M. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Korda P. went 2–0 (100%) against them, Stich M. 0–2 (0%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Hard: Korda P. leads 2–1 · Clay: Stich M. leads 2–0 · Carpet: Korda P. leads 1–0 · Grass: Stich M. leads 1–0