Nicklas Timfjord defeated Martin Verkerk 6-2 6-1 in the Germany F7 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Verkerk came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nicklas Timfjord claimed a first win over Martin Verkerk in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-25 | Germany F8 | R32 | clay | Martin Verkerk | 6-3 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (1 vs 119). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. Small sample — read as indicative. About