Jiri Novak defeated Stefan Koubek 6-4 6-4 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 64 on clay. The result followed the form book — Jiri Novak came in leading the head-to-head 4–0, defending last year's round of 16. Jiri Novak extended the head-to-head to 5–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-25 | Basel | SF | hard | Jiri Novak | 6-4 6-0 |
| 2004-03-22 | Miami Masters | R64 | hard | Jiri Novak | 6-4 6-0 |
| 2003-06-09 | Halle | R16 | grass | Jiri Novak | 6-4 6-3 |
| 2002-01-14 | Australian Open | QF | hard | Jiri Novak | 6-2 6-3 6-2 |
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 (195 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.