Joao Sousa defeated Marcel Granollers 6-3 6-3 in the St. Petersburg round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Joao Sousa came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Joao Sousa extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Sousa J. took it in straight sets.
Sousa J. and Granollers M. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Sousa J. went 1–3 (25%) against them, Granollers M. 2–1 (67%). Only 2 of the comparisons are context-comparable — too few for a conclusion.
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
Hard: Sousa J. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Sousa J. leads 1–0 · Clay: level 1–1