Wayne Ferreira defeated Sargis Sargsian 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the Australian Open round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sargis Sargsian came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 128, but Wayne Ferreira had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on hard. Wayne Ferreira claimed a first win over Sargis Sargsian in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-24 | Roland Garros | R64 | clay | Sargis Sargsian | 6-7(4) 6-2 6-2 7-6(5) |
| 1998-07-27 | Los Angeles | R32 | hard | Sargis Sargsian | 6-1 6-2 |
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 (66 vs 107). ATP, WTA & Challenger.