Nicolas Kiefer defeated Richard Krajicek 6-3 6-2 in the Rome Masters round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Krajicek came in leading the head-to-head 3–1, defending last year's quarter-final. Nicolas Kiefer narrowed the head-to-head to 3–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-12 | Halle | QF | grass | Richard Krajicek | 7-5 5-7 7-6(3) |
| 1999-10-11 | Vienna | SF | hard | Nicolas Kiefer | 7-6(9) 6-4 |
| 1999-02-22 | London | R16 | carpet | Richard Krajicek | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1998-06-22 | Wimbledon | R32 | grass | Richard Krajicek | 6-4 7-6(2) 7-6(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 (200 vs 133). ATP, WTA & Challenger.