Cyril Saulnier defeated Ivan Ljubicic 7-6 6-4 in the Miami Masters round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Ljubicic came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 64. Cyril Saulnier claimed a first win over Ivan Ljubicic in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-29 | US Open | R64 | hard | Ivan Ljubicic | 7-6(5) 5-7 6-4 6-4 |
| 2003-09-22 | Bangkok | R32 | hard | Ivan Ljubicic | 5-7 6-3 7-6(4) |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (137 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.