Javier Sanchez defeated Andrei Pavel 7-6 6-3 in the Tashkent round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Pavel came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Javier Sanchez had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on hard. Javier Sanchez claimed a first win over Andrei Pavel in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-18 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Andrei Pavel | 7-6(5) 6-2 4-6 6-4 |
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 (103 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.