Kevin Anderson defeated Thomaz Bellucci 6-2 6-1 in the Paris Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Kevin Anderson came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 32. Kevin Anderson extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-26 | Eastbourne | R32 | grass | Kevin Anderson | 6-3 6-1 |
| 2012-04-15 | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | clay | Thomaz Bellucci | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2010-08-30 | US Open | R64 | hard | Kevin Anderson | 6-7(4) 6-4 5-7 6-4 7-6(2) |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.