Mikael Tillstrom defeated Sargis Sargsian 4-6 7-6 6-4 in the San Jose round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sargis Sargsian came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Mikael Tillstrom had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Mikael Tillstrom claimed a first win over Sargis Sargsian in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-05 | Shanghai | R32 | carpet | Sargis Sargsian | 6-3 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 (32 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.