Joao Sousa defeated Tennys Sandgren 6-7 6-3 6-4 in the Paris Masters qualifying round 2 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Tennys Sandgren came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Joao Sousa claimed a first win over Tennys Sandgren in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-12 | Newport | R32 | grass | Tennys Sandgren | 6-4 7-6(3) |
| 2020-09-14 | Rome Masters | Q3 | clay | Tennys Sandgren | 6-3 6-0 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.