Roger Federer defeated Wayne Ferreira 6-3 6-4 in the Sydney round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Wayne Ferreira came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Roger Federer claimed a first win over Wayne Ferreira in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-15 | Stuttgart Masters | R32 | carpet | Wayne Ferreira | 7-6(1) 3-6 6-2 |
| 2001-05-07 | Rome Masters | R16 | clay | Wayne Ferreira | 7-6(4) 6-2 |
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 (200 vs 146). ATP, WTA & Challenger.