Magnus Larsson defeated Hicham Arazi 6-4 3-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 in the Roland Garros round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hicham Arazi came in defending last year's round of 32. Magnus Larsson extended the head-to-head to 3–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-22 | Wimbledon | R32 | grass | Magnus Larsson | 6-3 6-3 6-2 |
| 1997-05-26 | Roland Garros | R32 | clay | Hicham Arazi | 6-2 6-3 7-5 |
| 1997-04-21 | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | clay | Magnus Larsson | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1996-12-30 | Doha | QF | hard | Hicham Arazi | 7-6(3) 7-6(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 (37 vs 161). ATP, WTA & Challenger.