Juan Martin del Potro defeated Carlos Berlocq 6-2 6-2 in the Tokyo round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Berlocq came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Juan Martin del Potro claimed a first win over Carlos Berlocq in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
del Potro J. took it in straight sets.
del Potro J. and Berlocq C. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. del Potro J. went 3–2 (60%) against them, Berlocq C. 1–4 (20%). del Potro J. came out better against 2 of 5 comparable opponents, Berlocq C. against 0.
Hard: del Potro J. leads 1–0 · Clay: Berlocq C. leads 1–0