James Blake defeated Nicolas Mahut 6-7 7-6 6-1 in the Paris Masters round of 32 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 16. James Blake extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-17 | Indianapolis | QF | hard | James Blake | 7-6(2) 7-6(5) |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.