Lleyton Hewitt defeated Nicolas Lapentti 6-2 6-1 6-1 in the AUS vs ECU round robin on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Lapentti came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Lleyton Hewitt claimed a first win over Nicolas Lapentti in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Hewitt L. took it in straight sets.
Hewitt L. and Lapentti N. faced 13 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Hewitt L. went 8–8 (50%) against them, Lapentti N. 8–7 (53%). Results against comparable opponents are close (3 : 3 better-results split).
Grass: Hewitt L. leads 1–0 · Clay: Lapentti N. leads 1–0
Lleyton Hewitt beat Nicolas Lapentti 6-2 6-1 6-1. Umpiry, "Lleyton Hewitt vs Nicolas Lapentti — AUS vs ECU Round Robin", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-02-09/hewitt-vs-lapentti-aus-vs-ecu-rr?utm_source=cite (as of 9 February 2001).