Roger Federer defeated Stefan Koubek 6-4 6-4 in the Indian Wells Masters round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Roger Federer came in leading the head-to-head 3–1, defending last year's round of 64. Roger Federer extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-23 | Wimbledon | R64 | grass | Roger Federer | 7-5 6-1 6-1 |
| 2003-04-28 | Munich | SF | clay | Roger Federer | 6-2 6-1 |
| 2002-01-28 | Milan | R32 | carpet | Roger Federer | 7-6(2) 6-3 |
| 2001-10-08 | Vienna | QF | hard | Stefan Koubek | 7-6(3) 7-5 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.