
Alexander Zverev defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-7 6-2 6-4 in the Montpellier semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jo-Wilfried Tsonga came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Alexander Zverev had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Alexander Zverev claimed a first win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-10-23 | Vienna | QF | hard | Jo-Wilfried Tsonga | 7-6 6-2 |
| 2016-10-10 | Shanghai Masters | R16 | hard | Jo-Wilfried Tsonga | 6-7 6-2 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (199 vs 153). 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
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About