Albert Montanes defeated Dominic Thiem 6-4 6-3 in the Kitzbuhel quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Dominic Thiem came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Albert Montanes had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Albert Montanes claimed a first win over Dominic Thiem in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-03 | Kitzbuhel | QF | clay | Dominic Thiem | 7-6(3) 3-2 RET |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.