Evgeny Donskoy defeated Matteo Viola 6-2 6-1 in the St. Petersburg round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Matteo Viola came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Evgeny Donskoy claimed a first win over Matteo Viola in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-21 | Barcelona | Q2 | clay | Matteo Viola | 7-6(5) 6-1 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.