Nicolas Almagro defeated Ivo Karlovic 6-3 5-7 7-6 in the Cincinnati Masters round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Nicolas Almagro came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 64. Nicolas Almagro extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-11 | Indian Wells Masters | R64 | hard | Nicolas Almagro | 7-5 7-6(5) |
| 2005-05-16 | St. Poelten | R32 | clay | Nicolas Almagro | 7-6(2) 7-6(3) |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.