Gilles Simon defeated Ernests Gulbis 6-3 6-3 in the Vienna round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Gilles Simon came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 16. Gilles Simon extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-11 | Rotterdam | Q2 | hard | Gilles Simon | 7-6(2) 7-6(2) |
| 2018-10-22 | Basel | R16 | hard | Gilles Simon | 7-6(4) 7-6(0) |
| 2011-01-10 | Sydney | SF | hard | Gilles Simon | 7-6(1) 6-0 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.