Bernard Tomic defeated Joao Sousa 6-4 6-3 in the Cincinnati Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Bernard Tomic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Bernard Tomic extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Tomic B. took it in straight sets.
Tomic B. and Sousa J. faced 7 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Tomic B. went 3–6 (33%) against them, Sousa J. 3–4 (43%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 1 better-results split).
Bernard Tomic beat Joao Sousa 6-4 6-3. Umpiry, "Bernard Tomic vs Joao Sousa — Cincinnati Masters Round of 64", https://umpiry.com/match/2016-08-15/sousa-vs-tomic-cincinnati-masters-r64?utm_source=cite (as of 15 August 2016).