Gerald Melzer defeated Thiemo De Bakker 3-6 7-6 6-3 in the Trnava CH round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Thiemo De Bakker came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Gerald Melzer claimed a first win over Thiemo De Bakker in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-02 | Netherlands F4 | QF | clay | Thiemo De Bakker | 4-6 6-4 7-5 |
| 2012-06-18 | Netherlands F2 | F | clay | Thiemo De Bakker | 6-4 7-5 |
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Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About