Wayne Arthurs defeated Jiri Novak 6-3 7-6 6-3 in the Wimbledon round of 64 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Jiri Novak came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 64. Wayne Arthurs claimed a first win over Jiri Novak in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-22 | Shanghai | SF | carpet | Jiri Novak | 6-7(7) 6-3 6-2 |
| 2003-05-05 | Rome Masters | R64 | clay | Jiri Novak | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2001-04-30 | Munich | QF | clay | Jiri Novak | 7-6(3) 6-1 |
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 (167 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.