Alexey Zakharov defeated Jelle Sels 7-5 2-6 6-4 in the Amersfoort CH round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jelle Sels came in ranked #533, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Alexey Zakharov had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Alexey Zakharov claimed a first win over Jelle Sels in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-13 | Greece F9 | R16 | hard | Jelle Sels | 7-6(2) 0-6 6-1 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (76 vs 170). 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