Potito Starace defeated Pablo Cuevas 7-6 2-6 6-2 in the Valencia round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pablo Cuevas came in defending last year's round of 16. Potito Starace extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-21 | Acapulco | R32 | hard | Pablo Cuevas | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2011-02-07 | Costa Do Sauipe | R32 | hard | Potito Starace | 6-4 5-7 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.