
Richard Gasquet defeated Marin Cilic 7-5 6-4 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marin Cilic came in ranked #46, leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 32, but Richard Gasquet had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Richard Gasquet narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-16 | Davis Cup WG SF: FRA vs CRO | RR | hard | Marin Cilic | 6-3 6-2 7-5 |
| 2016-03-07 | Indian Wells Masters | R16 | hard | Marin Cilic | 7-5 5-7 6-2 |
| 2015-08-16 | Cincinnati Masters | R16 | hard | Richard Gasquet | 7-5 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (19 vs 19). ATP, WTA & Challenger.