Richard Gasquet defeated Daniel Gimeno Traver 6-2 4-6 6-2 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Daniel Gimeno Traver came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Richard Gasquet had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Richard Gasquet claimed a first win over Daniel Gimeno Traver in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-05 | Madrid Masters | R32 | clay | Daniel Gimeno Traver | 7-5 3-6 6-4 |
| 2011-05-01 | Madrid Masters | R64 | clay | Daniel Gimeno Traver | 3-6 6-4 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (19 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.