Brett Steven defeated Jan Siemerink 6-1 6-4 6-7 6-2 in the Australian Open round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jan Siemerink came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 64. Brett Steven claimed a first win over Jan Siemerink in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-09 | Copenhagen | QF | carpet | Jan Siemerink | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1997-08-04 | Cincinnati Masters | R64 | hard | Jan Siemerink | 7-6 7-6 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (85 vs 199). 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