Benoit Paire defeated Andreas Seppi 4-6 6-2 6-3 in the Basel round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Andreas Seppi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Benoit Paire claimed a first win over Andreas Seppi in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Paire B. came through in three sets.
Paire B. and Seppi A. faced 6 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Paire B. went 1–5 (17%) against them, Seppi A. 3–3 (50%). Seppi A. came out better against 3 of 6 comparable opponents, Paire B. against 1 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement).
Benoit Paire beat Andreas Seppi 4-6 6-2 6-3. Umpiry, "Benoit Paire vs Andreas Seppi — Basel Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2012-10-22/paire-vs-seppi-basel-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 22 October 2012).