Mischa Zverev defeated Nikolay Davydenko 6-4 7-6 in the Shanghai Masters round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nikolay Davydenko came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending the title. Mischa Zverev claimed a first win over Nikolay Davydenko in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-17 | Metz | R32 | hard | Nikolay Davydenko | 2-6 6-3 6-3 |
| 2010-10-25 | Montpellier | R16 | hard | Nikolay Davydenko | 7-5 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.