Evan King defeated Dennis Novikov 6-4 6-7 7-6 in the Columbus CH round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Dennis Novikov came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending the title. Evan King claimed a first win over Dennis Novikov in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-09 | Houston | Q1 | clay | Dennis Novikov | 7-5 6-7 6-4 |
| 2018-04-07 | Houston | Q16 | clay | Dennis Novikov | 7-5 6-7(2) 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
King E.: 12 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About