David Nalbandian defeated Juan Martin del Potro 6-4 6-0 in the Paris Masters round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — David Nalbandian came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending the title. David Nalbandian extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-20 | Basel | SF | hard | David Nalbandian | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2008-10-12 | Madrid Masters | R16 | clay | Juan Martin del Potro | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2007-10-15 | Madrid Masters | R16 | clay | David Nalbandian | 6-2 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.