Marek Michalicka defeated Daniel Smethurst 4-6 6-1 6-4 in the Italy F5 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Daniel Smethurst came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marek Michalicka claimed a first win over Daniel Smethurst in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-09 | Italy F4 | R16 | clay | Daniel Smethurst | 6-2 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (79 vs 34). 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. About