David Nalbandian defeated Mikhail Youzhny 4-6 6-3 7-6 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mikhail Youzhny came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. David Nalbandian narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-09 | Davis Cup WG QF: RUS vs ARG | RR | hard | David Nalbandian | 7-6(5) 6-4 6-3 |
| 2004-08-30 | US Open | R64 | hard | Mikhail Youzhny | 6-7(4) 6-4 7-5 2-6 6-4 |
| 2004-07-26 | Canada Masters | R64 | hard | Mikhail Youzhny | 3-6 6-3 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.