Markus Hipfl defeated Albert Costa 6-4 6-2 in the Estoril round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Albert Costa came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Markus Hipfl claimed a first win over Albert Costa in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-08 | Vienna | R32 | hard | Albert Costa | 6-3 3-6 6-4 |
| 2001-07-23 | Kitzbuhel | R16 | clay | Albert Costa | 7-5 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 (69 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.