Benjamin Balleret defeated Stephane Robert 7-6 7-6 in the United Arab Emirates F1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Stephane Robert came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Benjamin Balleret claimed a first win over Stephane Robert in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-11 | Monte Carlo Masters | Q2 | clay | Stephane Robert | 6-3 5-7 6-1 |
| 2008-06-23 | France F9 | R16 | clay | Stephane Robert | 6-4 7-5 |
| 2005-03-28 | France F6 | R32 | clay | Stephane Robert | 7-5 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (33 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About