Marcel Granollers defeated Denis Istomin 6-2 6-3 in the Monte Carlo Masters qualifying round 1 on clay. The result followed the form book — Marcel Granollers came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Marcel Granollers extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-16 | Monte Carlo Masters | Q1 | clay | Marcel Granollers | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2017-10-23 | Basel | Q1 | hard | Marcel Granollers | 7-6(5) 6-1 |
| 2012-06-18 | Eastbourne | R16 | grass | Denis Istomin | 6-1 4-6 7-6(2) |
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 (122 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About