Blake Strode defeated Nicholas Monroe 6-1 6-3 in the USA F23 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nicholas Monroe came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Blake Strode had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Blake Strode claimed a first win over Nicholas Monroe in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-04 | USA F9 | R16 | hard | Nicholas Monroe | 7-5 6-2 |
| 2010-02-22 | USA F6 | R32 | hard | Nicholas Monroe | 6-4 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (1 vs 1). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. Small sample — read as indicative. About