Hicham Arazi defeated Cedric Pioline 7-6 6-1 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Cedric Pioline came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title. Hicham Arazi claimed a first win over Cedric Pioline in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-25 | Roland Garros | QF | clay | Cedric Pioline | 3-6 6-2 7-6(6) 4-6 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 (161 vs 62). ATP, WTA & Challenger.