Fernando Verdasco defeated Julien Benneteau 6-2 6-1 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Fernando Verdasco came in leading the head-to-head 4–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Fernando Verdasco extended the head-to-head to 5–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-01 | Atlanta | R16 | hard | Fernando Verdasco | 6-1 6-3 |
| 2013-06-24 | Wimbledon | R64 | grass | Fernando Verdasco | 7-6(1) 7-6(4) 6-4 |
| 2011-07-25 | Gstaad | QF | clay | Fernando Verdasco | 6-4 5-7 6-1 |
| 2006-08-21 | New Haven | R32 | hard | Fernando Verdasco | 7-6(4) 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.