Sean Thornley defeated Tyler Hochwalt 2-6 6-1 7-5 in the Mexico F5 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Tyler Hochwalt came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Sean Thornley had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 10 on hard. Sean Thornley claimed a first win over Tyler Hochwalt in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-16 | USA F10 | R32 | hard | Tyler Hochwalt | 6-2 4-6 6-2 |
| 2011-02-28 | Canada F1 | R32 | hard | Tyler Hochwalt | 6-3 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.