Nicolas Kiefer defeated Hicham Arazi 6-3 6-3 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hicham Arazi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nicolas Kiefer claimed a first win over Hicham Arazi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-29 | Paris Masters | R64 | hard | Hicham Arazi | 7-6(4) 1-6 6-3 |
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 (200 vs 33). ATP, WTA & Challenger.