Dominic Thiem defeated Jurgen Melzer 7-5 6-3 in the Kitzbuhel round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jurgen Melzer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Dominic Thiem claimed a first win over Jurgen Melzer in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-18 | Kitzbuhel | R16 | clay | Jurgen Melzer | 6-3 7-5 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.