Paul Goldstein defeated Kenneth Carlsen 2-6 6-3 6-0 6-2 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kenneth Carlsen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128, but Paul Goldstein had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on hard. Paul Goldstein claimed a first win over Kenneth Carlsen in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-02-10 | San Jose | R16 | hard | Kenneth Carlsen | 6-2 3-6 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 (191 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.