Marcel Granollers defeated Jose Acasuso 7-6 7-6 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jose Acasuso came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Marcel Granollers claimed a first win over Jose Acasuso in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-25 | Acapulco | QF | hard | Jose Acasuso | 7-6(2) 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.