Florian Mayer defeated Fabio Fognini 6-1 6-2 in the Beijing round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Florian Mayer came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Florian Mayer extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-12 | Cincinnati Masters | R64 | hard | Florian Mayer | 7-5 6-2 |
| 2011-10-09 | Shanghai Masters | R64 | hard | Florian Mayer | 6-0 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.