Kristian Pless defeated Andrei Pavel 7-6 3-6 6-3 in the Indianapolis round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Pavel came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Kristian Pless claimed a first win over Andrei Pavel in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-04-15 | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | clay | Andrei Pavel | 3-6 6-3 6-1 |
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 (117 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.