Andrei Daescu defeated Catalin Ionut Gard 5-7 6-1 6-4 in the USA F31 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Catalin Ionut Gard came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Andrei Daescu claimed a first win over Catalin Ionut Gard in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-11-07 | USA F30 | R32 | clay | Catalin Ionut Gard | 6-2 7-6(2) |
| 2011-01-24 | USA F3 | R16 | clay | Catalin Ionut Gard | 6-3 4-6 6-3 |