Xavier Malisse defeated Goran Ivanisevic 6-3 6-4 in the San Jose round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Xavier Malisse came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Xavier Malisse extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-03-08 | Indian Wells Masters | R32 | hard | Xavier Malisse | 7-6(9) 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 (200 vs 75). ATP, WTA & Challenger.