Andreas Seppi defeated Florian Mayer 4-6 6-1 7-5 in the Dubai round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Andreas Seppi came in leading the head-to-head 4–2, defending last year's quarter-final. Andreas Seppi extended the head-to-head to 5–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-18 | Halle | R16 | grass | Andreas Seppi | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2016-06-13 | Halle | QF | grass | Florian Mayer | 7-6(4) 6-3 |
| 2015-07-27 | Hamburg | R16 | clay | Andreas Seppi | 4-6 6-2 6-3 |
| 2012-09-17 | Metz | QF | hard | Andreas Seppi | 7-5 6-2 |
| 2007-01-15 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Florian Mayer | 5-7 7-5 6-2 6-2 |
| 2005-07-18 | Stuttgart | R64 | grass | Andreas Seppi | 7-6(3) 6-3 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 145). ATP, WTA & Challenger.