
David Goffin defeated Ernests Gulbis 3-6 6-1 7-5 in the Madrid Masters round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ernests Gulbis came in defending last year's quarter-final. David Goffin extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-23 | Roland Garros | R16 | clay | David Goffin | 4-6 6-2 6-2 6-3 |
| 2014-02-24 | Acapulco | R16 | hard | Ernests Gulbis | 6-1 3-6 7-6(5) |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.