Markus Hantschk defeated Alex Calatrava 6-4 6-1 in the Bucharest semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alex Calatrava came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Markus Hantschk claimed a first win over Alex Calatrava in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-11-06 | St. Petersburg | R16 | carpet | Alex Calatrava | 6-3 6-1 |
| 2000-10-16 | Shanghai | R32 | carpet | Alex Calatrava | 4-6 6-3 7-6(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 (59 vs 129). ATP, WTA & Challenger.