Jiri Novak defeated Andrei Pavel 6-3 7-5 6-3 in the CZE vs ROU round robin on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Pavel came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jiri Novak claimed a first win over Andrei Pavel in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Novak J. took it in straight sets.
Novak J. and Pavel A. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Novak J. went 2–3 (40%) against them, Pavel A. 3–3 (50%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 2 better-results split).
Carpet: Novak J. leads 1–0 · Clay: Pavel A. leads 1–0
Jiri Novak beat Andrei Pavel 6-3 7-5 6-3. Umpiry, "Jiri Novak vs Andrei Pavel — CZE vs ROU Round Robin", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-09-21/novak-vs-pavel-cze-vs-rou-rr?utm_source=cite (as of 21 September 2001).