Daniel Nestor defeated Sargis Sargsian 6-3 6-3 in the Moscow qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sargis Sargsian came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Daniel Nestor claimed a first win over Sargis Sargsian in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-06 | Newport | R32 | grass | Sargis Sargsian | 6-7 6-1 6-4 |
| 1997-07-07 | Newport | R32 | grass | Sargis Sargsian | 7-6 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (26 vs 200). 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. About