Mariano Puerta defeated Bohdan Ulihrach 4-6 6-2 6-3 in the Umag semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Bohdan Ulihrach came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Mariano Puerta claimed a first win over Bohdan Ulihrach in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-28 | Roland Garros | R64 | clay | Bohdan Ulihrach | 2-6 6-3 6-3 6-3 |
| 1998-07-27 | Umag | SF | clay | Bohdan Ulihrach | 6-3 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 (161 vs 190). ATP, WTA & Challenger.