Paul Goldstein defeated Andrei Pavel 6-3 6-4 in the Delray Beach round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Pavel came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Paul Goldstein had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on hard. Paul Goldstein claimed a first win over Andrei Pavel in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-18 | Australian Open | R32 | hard | Andrei Pavel | 3-6 6-3 2-6 7-5 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 (164 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.