Rainer Schuettler defeated Marcelo Rios 6-2 6-2 in the Indian Wells Masters round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Marcelo Rios came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 64. Rainer Schuettler claimed a first win over Marcelo Rios in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-09-24 | Hong Kong | F | hard | Marcelo Rios | 7-6(3) 6-2 |
| 2001-03-05 | Scottsdale | R16 | hard | Marcelo Rios | 3-6 6-3 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.