Gilles Simon defeated Victor Hanescu 7-5 6-3 in the Paris Masters round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Gilles Simon came in leading the head-to-head 3–1, defending last year's round of 32. Gilles Simon extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-21 | Bucharest | R16 | clay | Gilles Simon | 2-6 6-3 6-3 |
| 2009-06-22 | Wimbledon | R32 | grass | Gilles Simon | 6-2 7-5 6-2 |
| 2009-05-25 | Roland Garros | R32 | clay | Victor Hanescu | 6-4 6-4 6-2 |
| 2007-09-10 | Bucharest | F | clay | Gilles Simon | 4-6 6-3 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.