Marc Kevin Goellner defeated Albert Costa 6-4 3-6 6-4 in the Rome Masters round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Albert Costa came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Marc Kevin Goellner claimed a first win over Albert Costa in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-25 | Roland Garros | R64 | clay | Albert Costa | 6-4 7-6 6-2 |
| 1997-03-03 | Scottsdale | R32 | hard | Albert Costa | 6-4 7-6(2) |
| 1997-02-07 | Davis Cup WG R1: ESP vs GER | RR | clay | Albert Costa | 2-6 7-6(5) 6-1 |
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 (121 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.