Olivier Rochus defeated Mariano Puerta 2-6 6-3 6-4 in the Casablanca round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mariano Puerta came in defending last year's semi-final. Olivier Rochus extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-24 | Lyon | R32 | clay | Olivier Rochus | 4-6 7-5 6-3 |
| 2005-05-09 | Hamburg Masters | R64 | clay | Mariano Puerta | 4-6 6-1 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 (200 vs 101). ATP, WTA & Challenger.