Jarkko Nieminen defeated Viktor Troicki 6-1 6-2 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Viktor Troicki came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 32. Jarkko Nieminen narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-07 | Rotterdam | R16 | hard | Viktor Troicki | 7-6(4) 7-5 |
| 2010-09-27 | Bangkok | R16 | hard | Jarkko Nieminen | 7-6(4) 6-2 |
| 2010-08-22 | New Haven | R32 | hard | Viktor Troicki | 7-5 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.