Ernests Gulbis defeated Igor Andreev 2-6 6-4 6-3 in the Sydney round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Igor Andreev came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Ernests Gulbis had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Ernests Gulbis claimed a first win over Igor Andreev in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-12 | Indian Wells Masters | R64 | hard | Igor Andreev | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2009-01-19 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Igor Andreev | 6-4 6-4 5-7 3-6 6-4 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 70). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About