Carlos Moya defeated Albert Costa 7-6 3-6 6-4 in the Masters Cup round robin on hard. The result followed the form book — Carlos Moya came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Carlos Moya extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-09 | Dubai | R16 | hard | Carlos Moya | 7-6(3) 6-2 |
| 1997-04-14 | Barcelona | SF | clay | Albert Costa | 7-6(6) 7-5 |
| 1997-01-06 | Sydney Outdoor | SF | hard | Carlos Moya | 3-6 6-3 7-6(6) |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.