Juan Ignacio Chela defeated Max Mirnyi 4-6 6-2 7-5 in the Indian Wells Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Juan Ignacio Chela came in leading the head-to-head 3–1, defending last year's round of 64. Juan Ignacio Chela extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-16 | Stuttgart | R32 | grass | Juan Ignacio Chela | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2004-08-16 | Athens Olympics | R64 | hard | Max Mirnyi | 3-6 7-6(0) 6-4 |
| 2003-07-21 | Kitzbuhel | R16 | clay | Juan Ignacio Chela | 6-4 3-6 7-6(6) |
| 2002-01-07 | Sydney | SF | hard | Juan Ignacio Chela | 6-4 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.