Daniel Gimeno Traver defeated Nicolas Almagro 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the Valencia round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Almagro came in leading the head-to-head 6–1, defending last year's round of 32. Daniel Gimeno Traver narrowed the head-to-head to 6–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-10 | Buenos Aires | R16 | clay | Nicolas Almagro | 1-6 7-5 6-4 |
| 2013-03-07 | Indian Wells Masters | R64 | hard | Nicolas Almagro | 7-5 6-1 |
| 2013-01-14 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Nicolas Almagro | 6-4 6-1 6-2 |
| 2012-07-09 | Bastad | QF | clay | Nicolas Almagro | 7-6(5) 4-6 6-3 |
| 2010-07-25 | Gstaad | SF | clay | Nicolas Almagro | 7-6(7) 3-6 6-3 |
| 2010-02-15 | Buenos Aires | R32 | clay | Daniel Gimeno Traver | 6-7(4) 7-6(6) 6-3 |
| 2009-02-23 | Acapulco | QF | hard | Nicolas Almagro | 6-2 7-6(2) |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.