Olivier Rochus defeated Mariano Zabaleta 6-7 6-4 6-4 in the Roland Garros q128 on clay. The result followed the form book — Olivier Rochus came in defending last year's round of 128. Olivier Rochus extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-18 | Stuttgart | R32 | grass | Mariano Zabaleta | 4-6 6-2 6-3 |
| 2005-03-07 | Indian Wells Masters | R128 | hard | Olivier Rochus | 7-5 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.