Olivier Rochus defeated Juan Ignacio Chela 6-4 5-7 7-5 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Juan Ignacio Chela came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Olivier Rochus claimed a first win over Juan Ignacio Chela in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-01-05 | Doha | R32 | hard | Juan Ignacio Chela | 6-1 3-6 7-5 |
| 2003-08-18 | Long Island | R16 | hard | Juan Ignacio Chela | 7-6(3) 6-1 |
| 2003-05-05 | Rome Masters | R64 | clay | Juan Ignacio Chela | 6-1 6-1 |
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 (79 vs 68). ATP, WTA & Challenger.