Steve Johnson defeated Ernests Gulbis 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-4 in the US Open round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Steve Johnson came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 128. Steve Johnson extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-19 | Vienna | SF | hard | Steve Johnson | 6-3 7-6(4) |
| 2014-08-10 | Cincinnati Masters | R32 | hard | Steve Johnson | 6-4 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.