Gilles Simon defeated Marius Copil 6-3 6-4 in the Metz round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Gilles Simon came in defending the title. Gilles Simon extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-15 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Gilles Simon | 7-5 6-4 6-3 |
| 2013-12-29 | Brisbane | R16 | hard | Marius Copil | 7-5 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.