Mark Philippoussis defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero 7-5 6-3 1-6 2-6 6-0 in the Davis Cup WG F: AUS vs ESP round robin on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Juan Carlos Ferrero came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Mark Philippoussis claimed a first win over Juan Carlos Ferrero in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-05 | Rome Masters | R64 | clay | Juan Carlos Ferrero | 7-6(3) 6-4 |
| 2000-05-29 | Roland Garros | R16 | clay | Juan Carlos Ferrero | 6-2 6-2 3-6 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.