Richard Gasquet defeated Ernests Gulbis 6-1 6-4 in the Shanghai Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Richard Gasquet came in leading the head-to-head 3–1, defending last year's round of 64. Richard Gasquet extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-15 | Marseille | R16 | hard | Richard Gasquet | 7-6(5) 6-3 |
| 2016-02-01 | Montpellier | R16 | hard | Richard Gasquet | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2014-02-17 | Marseille | SF | hard | Ernests Gulbis | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2009-04-27 | Rome Masters | R32 | clay | Richard Gasquet | 6-2 1-6 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (19 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.