Davide Sanguinetti defeated Roger Federer 7-6 4-6 6-1 in the Milan final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Roger Federer came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending the title. Davide Sanguinetti claimed a first win over Roger Federer in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-16 | Monte Carlo Masters | R32 | clay | Roger Federer | 7-6(5) 7-6(0) |
| 1999-04-02 | Davis Cup WG R1: SUI vs ITA | RR | clay | Roger Federer | 6-4 6-7(3) 6-3 6-4 |
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 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.