James Blake defeated Paul Henri Mathieu 6-4 3-6 7-6 in the New Haven semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — James Blake came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. James Blake extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-11 | Davis Cup WG QF: USA vs FRA | RR | hard | James Blake | 7-6(5) 6-7(3) 6-3 3-6 7-5 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.