Martin Klizan vs Joao Sousa — Davis Cup G1 PO: SVK vs POR Round Robin
Davis Cup G1 PO: SVK vs POR · ATP · Round Robin
3 — 1
Sets
Friday, 14 September 2012
hard
Klizan M.6-2 7-5 6-7 6-1
Sousa J.
Klizan M.
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Sousa J.
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Martin Klizan defeated Joao Sousa 6-2 7-5 6-7 6-1 in the Davis Cup G1 PO: SVK vs POR round robin on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Joao Sousa came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Martin Klizan claimed a first win over Joao Sousa in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Martin Klizan came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–2 7–5 6–7 6–1.
Head to head
0–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-03 | Tokyo | R32 | hard | Joao Sousa | 4-6 6-3 6-3 |
| 2015-01-19 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Joao Sousa | 4-6 7-6(4) 6-4 1-0 RET |
| 2011-03-04 | Davis Cup G1 R1: POR vs SVK | RR | clay | Joao Sousa | 6-2 4-1 RET |
Serve vs return
This seasonEven serve battle
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
58%
62%
1st serve points won·Even
69%
69%
2nd serve points won·Even
50%
50%
Service points won·Even
61%
61%
Return points won·Even
38%
37%
Break points saved·Even
59%
59%
Aces / match·Even
3.7
3.4
Double faults / match·Clear edge
3.1
2.0
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.