Leonardo Mayer defeated Fernando Verdasco 6-2 6-1 in the Madrid Masters round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Fernando Verdasco came in leading the head-to-head 4–0, defending last year's round of 64. Leonardo Mayer claimed a first win over Fernando Verdasco in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
Mayer L. took it in straight sets.
Mayer L. and Verdasco F. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Mayer L. went 1–1 (50%) against them, Verdasco F. 1–1 (50%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Clay: Verdasco F. leads 2–1 · Hard: Verdasco F. leads 2–0
Leonardo Mayer beat Fernando Verdasco 6-2 6-1. Umpiry, "Leonardo Mayer vs Fernando Verdasco — Madrid Masters Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2018-05-07/mayer-vs-verdasco-madrid-masters-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 7 May 2018).