James Marsalek defeated Niels Lootsma 6-2 4-6 6-2 in the Qatar F6 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Niels Lootsma came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. James Marsalek claimed a first win over Niels Lootsma in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-16 | Italy F1 | R32 | hard | Niels Lootsma | 6-7(4) 6-4 6-4 |
| 2014-10-20 | Great Britain F17 | R32 | hard | Niels Lootsma | 6-7(5) 7-6(2) 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (14 vs 7). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About