Leonardo Mayer defeated Fernando Verdasco 6-2 6-1 in the Madrid Masters round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Fernando Verdasco came in leading the head-to-head 4–0, defending last year's round of 64. Leonardo Mayer claimed a first win over Fernando Verdasco in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-19 | Rio de Janeiro | R32 | clay | Fernando Verdasco | 6-2 3-6 6-3 |
| 2014-10-20 | Valencia | R32 | hard | Fernando Verdasco | 6-4 3-6 6-3 |
| 2010-05-16 | Nice | SF | clay | Fernando Verdasco | 7-6(3) 7-5 |
| 2009-08-10 | Canada Masters | R32 | hard | Fernando Verdasco | 6-1 6-1 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.