Paul Henri Mathieu defeated Nicolas Almagro 4-6 6-3 6-2 in the New Haven round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Paul Henri Mathieu came in leading the head-to-head 3–1, defending last year's round of 64. Paul Henri Mathieu extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | Hamburg | R16 | clay | Paul Henri Mathieu | 4-6 7-6(4) 7-5 |
| 2015-08-03 | Kitzbuhel | SF | clay | Paul Henri Mathieu | 6-4 6-3 |
| 2014-04-13 | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | clay | Nicolas Almagro | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2003-09-22 | Palermo | R16 | clay | Paul Henri Mathieu | 7-6(6) 3-6 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.