Richard Fromberg defeated Wayne Ferreira 7-6 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-6 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Wayne Ferreira came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 128. Richard Fromberg claimed a first win over Wayne Ferreira in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-05-15 | Hamburg Masters | R32 | clay | Wayne Ferreira | 6-4 3-6 7-6(2) |
| 2000-03-20 | Miami Masters | R32 | hard | Wayne Ferreira | 6-3 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 (78 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.