Mark Philippoussis defeated Sargis Sargsian 6-7 7-5 6-3 in the San Jose round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sargis Sargsian came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Mark Philippoussis claimed a first win over Sargis Sargsian in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-01-13 | Australian Open | R32 | hard | Sargis Sargsian | 5-7 7-5 6-0 6-4 |
| 2000-07-31 | Canada Masters | R64 | hard | Sargis Sargsian | 6-4 7-6(6) |
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 (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.