Joao Sousa vs Jurgen Melzer — Kuala Lumpur Semi-final
Kuala Lumpur · ATP · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 23 September 2013 ·
hard
Sousa J.6-4 3-6 6-4
Melzer J.
Sousa J.
6362
Melzer J.
4641
Joao Sousa defeated Jurgen Melzer 6-4 3-6 6-4 in the Kuala Lumpur semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Joao Sousa came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Joao Sousa extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Joao Sousa closed it out in three sets, 6–4 3–6 6–4.
Head to head
2–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-17 | Geneva | R16 | clay | Joao Sousa | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2014-05-18 | Dusseldorf | R16 | clay | Jurgen Melzer | 7-6 4-6 6-4 |
| 2013-02-25 | Acapulco | R32 | hard | Joao Sousa | 6-4 6-3 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
62%
64%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
68%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
50%
Service points won·Even
62%
62%
Return points won·Even
37%
38%
Break points saved·Even
59%
60%
Aces / match·Even
3.8
4.2
Double faults / match·Clear edge
2.0
2.8
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 181). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Fastbig serves, short points
SlowFast