Nikolay Davydenko defeated Daniel Brands 6-3 6-4 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Daniel Brands came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Nikolay Davydenko claimed a first win over Daniel Brands in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-12-30 | Doha | R32 | hard | Daniel Brands | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2010-06-21 | Wimbledon | R64 | grass | Daniel Brands | 1-6 7-6(5) 7-6(8) 6-1 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.