Xavier Malisse defeated Greg Rusedski 7-6 6-4 in the Paris Masters round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Greg Rusedski came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 64. Xavier Malisse narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-13 | Delray Beach | R32 | hard | Greg Rusedski | 7-5 4-6 6-1 |
| 2002-06-24 | Wimbledon | R16 | grass | Xavier Malisse | 3-6 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 2001-02-26 | San Jose | SF | hard | Greg Rusedski | 6-4 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.