
Albert Montanes defeated Marin Cilic 6-4 6-4 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marin Cilic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Albert Montanes had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Albert Montanes claimed a first win over Marin Cilic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-06 | Madrid Masters | R64 | clay | Marin Cilic | 6-3 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 19). ATP, WTA & Challenger.