Andreas Seppi advanced when Julien Benneteau retired 6-1 2-0 in the Beijing round of 32. Andreas Seppi claimed a first win over Julien Benneteau in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-09 | Sydney | R32 | hard | Julien Benneteau | 6-3 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.