Michael Russell defeated Guillermo Garcia Lopez 3-6 6-4 6-0 in the New Haven round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Michael Russell came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Michael Russell extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-12 | Indian Wells Masters | R128 | hard | Michael Russell | 7-5 6-2 |
| 2007-04-29 | Estoril | R32 | clay | Guillermo Garcia Lopez | 6-1 6-2 |
| 2007-03-05 | Indian Wells Masters | R32 | hard | Michael Russell | 6-1 7-5 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.