Ernests Gulbis defeated Ivan Dodig 7-6 7-6 in the Cincinnati Masters round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Dodig came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, but Ernests Gulbis had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Ernests Gulbis claimed a first win over Ivan Dodig in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-25 | Munich | R32 | clay | Ivan Dodig | 7-6(3) 6-2 |
| 2011-08-14 | Cincinnati Masters | R64 | hard | Ivan Dodig | 6-3 7-6(3) |
| 2009-02-02 | Zagreb | R16 | hard | Ivan Dodig | 7-6(3) 6-4 |
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.