Hicham Arazi defeated Nicolas Kiefer 7-6 1-6 6-3 in the Paris Masters round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Kiefer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Hicham Arazi claimed a first win over Nicolas Kiefer in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-19 | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | clay | Nicolas Kiefer | 6-3 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.