Ivan Dodig defeated Ernests Gulbis 6-3 7-6 in the Cincinnati Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Ivan Dodig came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Ivan Dodig extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-25 | Munich | R32 | clay | Ivan Dodig | 7-6(3) 6-2 |
| 2014-08-10 | Cincinnati Masters | R64 | hard | Ernests Gulbis | 7-6(8) 7-6(4) |
| 2009-02-02 | Zagreb | R16 | hard | Ivan Dodig | 7-6(3) 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.