Albert Costa defeated Michael Llodra 7-6 6-1 in the Paris Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Albert Costa came in leading the head-to-head 3–1, defending last year's quarter-final. Albert Costa extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-11 | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | clay | Albert Costa | 7-6(5) 6-2 |
| 2002-04-15 | Monte Carlo Masters | R32 | clay | Albert Costa | 6-4 6-1 |
| 2001-07-30 | Canada Masters | R64 | hard | Albert Costa | 3-6 7-5 7-5 |
| 2000-11-06 | Lyon | R32 | clay | Michael Llodra | 7-6(6) 1-6 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.