Mariano Zabaleta defeated Richard Krajicek 6-4 6-4 in the Rome Masters round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Krajicek came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Mariano Zabaleta claimed a first win over Richard Krajicek in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-25 | Stuttgart Masters | QF | carpet | Richard Krajicek | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1999-01-18 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Richard Krajicek | 6-3 6-2 7-5 |
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 (200 vs 73). ATP, WTA & Challenger.