Marzio Martelli defeated Javier Sanchez 6-4 4-6 6-2 in the Bologna round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Javier Sanchez came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Marzio Martelli claimed a first win over Javier Sanchez in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-27 | Umag | R32 | clay | Javier Sanchez | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1997-08-04 | San Marino | R32 | clay | Javier Sanchez | 6-3 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 (44 vs 103). ATP, WTA & Challenger.