Janko Tipsarevic defeated Marco Chiudinelli 6-4 6-2 in the Tokyo round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Marco Chiudinelli came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Janko Tipsarevic claimed a first win over Marco Chiudinelli in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-22 | Davis Cup WG PO: SUI vs SCG | RR | hard | Marco Chiudinelli | 6-4 6-1 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.