Ernests Gulbis defeated Gilles Simon 6-3 2-6 6-3 in the Cherbourg CH round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gilles Simon came in leading the head-to-head 4–0. Ernests Gulbis claimed a first win over Gilles Simon in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-11 | Rotterdam | Q2 | hard | Gilles Simon | 7-6 7-6 |
| 2018-10-22 | Basel | R16 | hard | Gilles Simon | 7-6 7-6 |
| 2017-10-23 | Vienna | R32 | hard | Gilles Simon | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2011-01-10 | Sydney | SF | hard | Gilles Simon | 7-6 6-0 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (52 vs 52). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About