Carlos Sanchez Jover defeated Jay Clarke 6-7 7-6 6-3 in the M25 Santa Margherita di Pula 8 quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jay Clarke came in ranked #241, leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Carlos Sanchez Jover had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 5 on clay. Carlos Sanchez Jover claimed a first win over Jay Clarke in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-05 | M25 Santa Margherita di Pula 6 | F | clay | Jay Clarke | 7-6(4) 3-6 6-4 |
| 2017-09-04 | Spain F28 | R32 | clay | Jay Clarke | 6-2 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (172 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Sanchez Jover C.: 17 days rest · Clarke J.: played today · 2 matches, 58 games (7d). 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