Chris Eaton defeated Sean Thornley 6-1 6-3 in the India F7 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sean Thornley came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Chris Eaton claimed a first win over Sean Thornley in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-04 | Great Britain F9 | QF | grass | Sean Thornley | 6-4 6-7(3) 6-4 |
| 2011-06-27 | Great Britain F8 | QF | grass | Sean Thornley | 6-3 7-6(4) |