Thomas Johansson defeated Nicolas Lapentti 6-3 6-3 in the Paris Masters round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Lapentti came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Thomas Johansson claimed a first win over Nicolas Lapentti in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-05-08 | Rome Masters | R64 | clay | Nicolas Lapentti | 6-4 7-5 |
| 1999-01-18 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Nicolas Lapentti | 6-3 3-6 3-6 7-6(4) 6-0 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.