Mikhail Youzhny defeated Fernando Gonzalez 3-6 6-3 6-3 in the Paris Masters round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Fernando Gonzalez came in leading the head-to-head 4–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Mikhail Youzhny had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on hard. Mikhail Youzhny claimed a first win over Fernando Gonzalez in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-28 | Kuala Lumpur | QF | hard | Fernando Gonzalez | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2006-05-08 | Rome Masters | R32 | clay | Fernando Gonzalez | 6-4 5-7 6-3 |
| 2005-06-20 | Wimbledon | R16 | grass | Fernando Gonzalez | 7-6(3) 7-6(5) 6-3 |
| 2005-03-04 | Davis Cup WG R1: RUS vs CHI | RR | carpet | Fernando Gonzalez | 7-6(4) 5-7 6-3 7-6(4) |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.