Bjorn Phau defeated Alexander Popp 6-1 6-3 6-3 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alexander Popp came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 128. Bjorn Phau claimed a first win over Alexander Popp in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | Washington | R64 | hard | Alexander Popp | 7-6(4) 2-6 6-3 |
| 2002-04-29 | Munich | R32 | clay | Alexander Popp | 6-4 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 (192 vs 16). ATP, WTA & Challenger.