Marat Safin defeated Richard Fromberg 6-2 6-4 in the Dusseldorf round robin on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Fromberg came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marat Safin claimed a first win over Richard Fromberg in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-26 | Kitzbuhel | R32 | clay | Richard Fromberg | 6-3 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.