Sean Thornley defeated Chris Eaton 6-3 7-6 in the Great Britain F8 qualifying round on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Chris Eaton came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sean Thornley claimed a first win over Chris Eaton in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-17 | India F7 | QF | hard | Chris Eaton | 6-1 6-3 |