Cyril Saulnier defeated Jiri Novak 6-2 6-2 in the San Jose round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Cyril Saulnier came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Cyril Saulnier extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-29 | Tokyo | R16 | hard | Cyril Saulnier | 4-6 7-5 6-4 |
| 1999-11-08 | Moscow | R32 | hard | Cyril Saulnier | 2-6 7-6(3) 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 (57 vs 70). ATP, WTA & Challenger.