Leander Paes defeated Sargis Sargsian 7-6 6-4 in the Shanghai round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Sargis Sargsian came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Leander Paes claimed a first win over Sargis Sargsian in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Newport | SF | grass | Sargis Sargsian | 7-6(3) 2-6 6-3 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (77 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.