Hicham Arazi defeated Fabrice Santoro 6-4 6-4 in the Paris Masters round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Fabrice Santoro came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Hicham Arazi claimed a first win over Fabrice Santoro in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-02-21 | London | R16 | carpet | Fabrice Santoro | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1998-11-02 | Paris Masters | R64 | hard | Fabrice Santoro | 4-6 6-4 6-1 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.