Andrei Pavel defeated Franco Squillari 6-4 6-3 3-6 6-2 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Andrei Pavel came in leading the head-to-head 4–2, defending last year's round of 64. Andrei Pavel extended the head-to-head to 5–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03-18 | Miami Masters | R16 | hard | Andrei Pavel | 1-6 7-6(5) 6-1 |
| 2001-04-09 | Estoril | QF | clay | Andrei Pavel | 7-6(6) 7-6(6) |
| 2000-04-24 | Barcelona | R64 | clay | Andrei Pavel | 6-3 3-6 6-3 |
| 1999-04-26 | Munich | F | clay | Franco Squillari | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1998-05-04 | Coral Springs | R32 | clay | Franco Squillari | 4-6 7-5 6-3 |
| 1998-04-27 | Atlanta | QF | hard | Andrei Pavel | 6-1 6-2 |
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 (200 vs 87). ATP, WTA & Challenger.