Fernando Verdasco defeated Paolo Lorenzi 7-5 6-4 in the Madrid Masters round of 64 on clay. The result followed the form book — Fernando Verdasco came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 64. Fernando Verdasco extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Verdasco F. took it in straight sets.
Verdasco F. and Lorenzi P. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Verdasco F. went 4–3 (57%) against them, Lorenzi P. 0–5 (0%). Verdasco F. came out clearly better against 4 of 5 comparable opponents, Lorenzi P. against 0.
Fernando Verdasco beat Paolo Lorenzi 7-5 6-4. Umpiry, "Fernando Verdasco vs Paolo Lorenzi — Madrid Masters Round of 64", https://umpiry.com/match/2018-05-07/lorenzi-vs-verdasco-madrid-masters-r64?utm_source=cite (as of 7 May 2018).