Ivo Karlovic defeated Florent Serra 6-4 6-4 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 64 on clay. The result followed the form book — Ivo Karlovic came in defending last year's round of 32. Ivo Karlovic extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-02 | Basel | R32 | hard | Florent Serra | 7-6(5) 6-4 |
| 2008-08-25 | US Open | R64 | hard | Ivo Karlovic | 7-6(5) 6-4 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.