David Ferrer defeated Nicolas Mahut 6-4 6-4 in the Paris Masters round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Mahut came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64, but David Ferrer had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. David Ferrer claimed a first win over Nicolas Mahut in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Wimbledon | R64 | grass | Nicolas Mahut | 6-1 6-4 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.