Mikael Tillstrom defeated Xavier Malisse 6-3 3-6 7-5 in the Washington round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Xavier Malisse came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Mikael Tillstrom had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Mikael Tillstrom claimed a first win over Xavier Malisse in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-03 | Delray Beach | R16 | hard | Xavier Malisse | 7-5 6-4 |
| 1998-05-04 | Coral Springs | R16 | clay | Xavier Malisse | 6-4 5-7 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 (65 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.