Jurgen Melzer vs Joao Sousa — Dusseldorf Round of 16
Dusseldorf · ATP · Round of 16
2 — 1
Sets
Sunday, 18 May 2014 ·
clay
Melzer J.7-6 4-6 6-4
Sousa J.
Melzer J.
7462
Sousa J.
6641
Jurgen Melzer defeated Joao Sousa 7-6 4-6 6-4 in the Dusseldorf round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Joao Sousa came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Jurgen Melzer claimed a first win over Joao Sousa in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jurgen Melzer edged Joao Sousa in three tight sets (7–6 4–6 6–4).
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-17 | Geneva | R16 | clay | Joao Sousa | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2013-09-23 | Kuala Lumpur | SF | hard | Joao Sousa | 6-4 3-6 6-4 |
| 2013-02-25 | Acapulco | R32 | hard | Joao Sousa | 6-4 6-3 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
64%
62%
1st serve points won·Even
68%
69%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
50%
Service points won·Even
62%
62%
Return points won·Even
38%
37%
Break points saved·Even
59%
59%
Aces / match·Even
4.1
3.8
Double faults / match·Clear edge
2.8
2.0
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (137 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.