Joao Sousa defeated Stephane Robert 4-6 6-2 7-6 in the Chennai qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Stephane Robert came in defending last year's round of 16, but Joao Sousa had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard.
Sousa J. came through in three sets.
Joao Sousa beat Stephane Robert 4-6 6-2 7-6(8). Umpiry, "Joao Sousa vs Stephane Robert — Chennai Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2011-12-31/robert-vs-sousa-chennai-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 31 December 2011).