Philipp Kohlschreiber defeated Tim Smyczek 6-3 6-1 in the Indian Wells Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Philipp Kohlschreiber came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 64. Philipp Kohlschreiber extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-05 | Indian Wells Masters | R64 | hard | Philipp Kohlschreiber | 1-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 2017-08-28 | US Open | R128 | hard | Philipp Kohlschreiber | 6-1 6-4 6-4 |
| 2011-03-10 | Indian Wells Masters | R64 | hard | Philipp Kohlschreiber | 2-6 6-2 7-6(6) |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.