Patrick Rafter defeated Nicolas Lapentti 4-6 7-5 6-1 in the Rome Masters quarter-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Patrick Rafter came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 64. Patrick Rafter extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-27 | US Open | R32 | hard | Patrick Rafter | 7-6(3) 6-2 6-2 |
| 2001-02-09 | Davis Cup WG R1: AUS vs ECU | RR | grass | Patrick Rafter | 6-3 6-0 7-5 |
| 1999-08-09 | Cincinnati Masters | R16 | hard | Patrick Rafter | 6-2 6-3 |
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 (157 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.