Magnus Larsson defeated Richard Krajicek 6-4 6-2 in the Halle quarter-final on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Krajicek came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 16. Magnus Larsson claimed a first win over Richard Krajicek in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-11 | Vienna | R16 | hard | Richard Krajicek | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1997-10-20 | Stuttgart Masters | QF | carpet | Richard Krajicek | 6-2 7-5 |
| 1997-10-06 | Vienna | QF | hard | Richard Krajicek | 6-4 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 (120 vs 193). ATP, WTA & Challenger.