Jiri Novak defeated Xavier Malisse 6-7 6-3 6-4 6-4 in the US Open round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jiri Novak came in leading the head-to-head 4–2, defending last year's round of 64. Jiri Novak extended the head-to-head to 5–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-31 | Delray Beach | F | hard | Xavier Malisse | 7-6(6) 6-2 |
| 2004-06-21 | Wimbledon | R128 | grass | Xavier Malisse | 6-3 6-4 6-4 |
| 2004-01-12 | Auckland | R32 | hard | Jiri Novak | 7-6(7) 6-7(4) 6-3 |
| 2002-07-29 | Canada Masters | R64 | hard | Jiri Novak | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1998-10-26 | Mexico City | F | clay | Jiri Novak | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1998-08-17 | Indianapolis | R64 | hard | Jiri Novak | 6-3 7-5 |
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 (24 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.