Felix Mantilla defeated Patrick Rafter 6-2 6-4 in the Dusseldorf round robin on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Patrick Rafter came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending the title. Felix Mantilla claimed a first win over Patrick Rafter in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-10 | Rome Masters | SF | clay | Patrick Rafter | 6-3 7-5 |
| 1998-08-24 | Long Island | F | hard | Patrick Rafter | 7-6(3) 6-2 |
| 1997-05-12 | Rome Masters | R64 | clay | Patrick Rafter | 6-1 3-6 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.