Lleyton Hewitt defeated Andrei Pavel 4-6 6-3 6-0 in the Indian Wells Masters round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Pavel came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 64, but Lleyton Hewitt had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Lleyton Hewitt claimed a first win over Andrei Pavel in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-03 | Rome Masters | R32 | clay | Andrei Pavel | 4-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 2004-03-22 | Miami Masters | R32 | hard | Andrei Pavel | 6-4 7-5 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.