James Blake defeated Marcos Baghdatis 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the Cincinnati Masters round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Marcos Baghdatis came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's semi-final. James Blake claimed a first win over Marcos Baghdatis in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-20 | Wimbledon | R128 | grass | Marcos Baghdatis | 6-4 6-2 6-7(5) 4-6 6-4 |
| 2010-02-08 | Rotterdam | R32 | hard | Marcos Baghdatis | 6-4 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.