Nicolas Mahut defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-2 6-3 in the Paris Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Nicolas Mahut came in defending last year's round of 64. Nicolas Mahut extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-11 | Marseille | R16 | hard | Nicolas Mahut | 5-7 6-4 7-6(1) |
| 2003-10-27 | Paris Masters | R32 | hard | Juan Carlos Ferrero | 7-6(7) 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.