Magnus Larsson defeated Fernando Meligeni 6-2 6-4 6-3 in the US Open round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Fernando Meligeni came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Magnus Larsson had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Magnus Larsson claimed a first win over Fernando Meligeni in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-14 | Barcelona | R16 | clay | Fernando Meligeni | 6-3 7-5 |
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 (178 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.