Mikhail Youzhny defeated Bjorn Phau 7-6 6-4 in the Dubai round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Mikhail Youzhny came in defending last year's round of 32. Mikhail Youzhny extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-03 | Zagreb | R16 | hard | Bjorn Phau | 4-6 7-5 6-1 |
| 2006-08-14 | Cincinnati Masters | R64 | hard | Mikhail Youzhny | 6-2 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.