Janko Tipsarevic defeated James Blake 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the Hamburg round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Janko Tipsarevic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Janko Tipsarevic extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Tipsarevic J. came through in three sets.
Tipsarevic J. and Blake J. faced 11 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Tipsarevic J. went 6–6 (50%) against them, Blake J. 7–6 (54%). Results against comparable opponents are close (0 : 3 better-results split).