Mariano Zabaleta defeated David Ferrer 6-4 6-0 in the Vina del Mar round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — David Ferrer came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Mariano Zabaleta claimed a first win over David Ferrer in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-11 | Monte Carlo Masters | R16 | clay | David Ferrer | 3-6 1-0 RET |
| 2003-07-14 | Stuttgart | R64 | grass | David Ferrer | 7-6(3) 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 (114 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.