David Critchley defeated Frederic Niemeyer 3-6 6-4 7-6 in the USA 5 Masters 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Frederic Niemeyer came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. David Critchley claimed a first win over Frederic Niemeyer in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-02 | Greece 1 Masters 3 | R16 | hard | Frederic Niemeyer | 6-3 2-6 6-1 |
| 1997-06-08 | Canada Masters 4 | R32 | hard | Frederic Niemeyer | 6-1 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.