Marius Copil defeated James Ward 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the Brisbane qualifying round 2 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — James Ward came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marius Copil claimed a first win over James Ward in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-23 | Dubai | Q2 | hard | James Ward | 6-7(3) 6-4 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.