Jiri Vesely defeated Inigo Cervantes 7-6 6-3 in the Shenzhen round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jiri Vesely came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Jiri Vesely extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Vesely J. took it in straight sets.
Vesely J. and Cervantes I. faced 3 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Vesely J. went 2–1 (67%) against them, Cervantes I. 0–3 (0%). Vesely J. came out better against 2 of 3 comparable opponents, Cervantes I. against 0.
Only 3 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.