Lars Burgsmuller defeated Davide Sanguinetti 6-3 6-7 7-6 in the Shanghai quarter-final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Davide Sanguinetti came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Lars Burgsmuller claimed a first win over Davide Sanguinetti in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-09 | St. Petersburg | R32 | carpet | Davide Sanguinetti | 6-2 6-4 |
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 (65 vs 129). ATP, WTA & Challenger.