Philipp Petzschner defeated Jurgen Melzer 7-6 6-2 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Philipp Petzschner came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Philipp Petzschner extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-30 | Zagreb | R32 | hard | Jurgen Melzer | 6-1 6-3 |
| 2012-01-01 | Brisbane | R32 | hard | Philipp Petzschner | 6-1 7-5 |
| 2011-03-23 | Miami Masters | R64 | hard | Philipp Petzschner | 6-3 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.