Gael Monfils defeated Vasek Pospisil 6-1 6-3 in the Rio de Janeiro round of 64 on clay. The result followed the form book — Gael Monfils came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Gael Monfils extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
Monfils G. took it in straight sets.
Monfils G. and Pospisil V. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Monfils G. went 4–1 (80%) against them, Pospisil V. 2–3 (40%). Monfils G. came out clearly better against 3 of 5 comparable opponents, Pospisil V. against 1.
Clay: Monfils G. leads 2–0 · Hard: Monfils G. leads 2–0