James Blake defeated David Nalbandian 6-4 6-1 in the Masters Cup semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — James Blake came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. James Blake extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-31 | Washington | R32 | hard | James Blake | 6-2 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.