Alex De Minaur defeated Benoit Paire 6-4 6-3 in the Shanghai Masters round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Alex De Minaur came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Alex De Minaur extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
De Minaur A. took it in straight sets.
De Minaur A. and Paire B. faced 6 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. De Minaur A. went 1–5 (17%) against them, Paire B. 1–5 (17%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 1 better-results split).
Alex De Minaur beat Benoit Paire 6-4 6-3. Umpiry, "Alex De Minaur vs Benoit Paire — Shanghai Masters Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2018-10-08/minaur-vs-paire-shanghai-masters-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 8 October 2018).