Nicolas Kiefer defeated Taylor Dent 7-6 6-3 in the Indian Wells Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Nicolas Kiefer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Nicolas Kiefer extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-08 | Canada Masters | R32 | hard | Nicolas Kiefer | 6-4 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.