Joao Sousa vs Adrian Menendez Maceiras — Australian Open Qualifying Round of 64
Joao Sousa defeated Adrian Menendez Maceiras 6-4 7-6 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Adrian Menendez Maceiras came in leading the head-to-head 3–2. Joao Sousa narrowed the head-to-head to 3–3.
Key context
- Match story: Joao Sousa edged Adrian Menendez Maceiras in two tight sets (6–4 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedSousa J. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
6 meetings · level 3–333
Hard: Menendez Maceiras A. leads 2–1 · Clay: Sousa J. leads 2–1
- Sousa J.January 2012Australian OpenThis matchHard6-4 7-6(4)
- Menendez Maceiras A.October 2011Spain F36Hard3-6 6-4 6-2
- Menendez Maceiras A.September 2010Spain F35Hard7-5 7-6(6)
- Sousa J.November 2009Spain F37Clay6-3 7-5
- Menendez Maceiras A.July 2009France F12Clay1-6 6-4 7-5
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchSousa J.Menendez Maceiras A.1 701ELO1 6491 638Hard ELO1 6034–6Last 106–422Age26185 cmHeight185 cmRightPlaysRight