Nikolay Davydenko defeated Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-2 7-6 in the Cincinnati Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Nikolay Davydenko came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's quarter-final. Nikolay Davydenko extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-18 | Marseille | R32 | hard | Nikolay Davydenko | 6-2 4-6 6-2 |
| 2011-08-21 | Winston-Salem | R16 | hard | Sergiy Stakhovsky | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2004-10-11 | Moscow | R32 | hard | Nikolay Davydenko | 6-0 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.