Joao Sousa defeated Georgi Rumenov Payakov 6-4 6-4 in the France F12 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Georgi Rumenov Payakov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Joao Sousa claimed a first win over Georgi Rumenov Payakov in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Sousa J. took it in straight sets.
Clay: Sousa J. leads 1–0 · Hard: Rumenov Payakov G. leads 1–0
Joao Sousa beat Georgi Rumenov Payakov 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Joao Sousa vs Georgi Rumenov Payakov — France F12 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-07-13/payakov-vs-sousa-france-f12-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 13 July 2009).