Mikhail Youzhny defeated Fernando Vicente 7-6 6-3 in the Doha quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Fernando Vicente came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Mikhail Youzhny claimed a first win over Fernando Vicente in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Youzhny M. took it in straight sets.
Youzhny M. and Vicente F. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Youzhny M. went 3–0 (100%) against them, Vicente F. 1–3 (25%). Youzhny M. came out better against 2 of 3 comparable opponents, Vicente F. against 0.
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
Hard: Youzhny M. leads 1–0 · Clay: Vicente F. leads 1–0
Mikhail Youzhny beat Fernando Vicente 7-6(7) 6-3. Umpiry, "Mikhail Youzhny vs Fernando Vicente — Doha Quarter-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-01-02/vicente-vs-youzhny-doha-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 2 January 2003).