Kevin Kim defeated Thomas Blake 6-4 5-7 6-4 in the Houston q32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Thomas Blake came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Kevin Kim claimed a first win over Thomas Blake in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-03-24 | USA F6 | QF | hard | Thomas Blake | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1998-10-16 | USA 4 Masters 4 | R32 | hard | Thomas Blake | 6-1 6-1 |
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