David Nalbandian defeated Paul Henri Mathieu 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 64 on clay. The result followed the form book — David Nalbandian came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's quarter-final. David Nalbandian extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-03-05 | Indian Wells Masters | R32 | hard | David Nalbandian | 6-7(3) 6-2 6-0 |
| 2006-05-08 | Rome Masters | R32 | clay | David Nalbandian | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2002-06-24 | Wimbledon | R64 | grass | David Nalbandian | 7-6(3) 7-6(7) 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.