Roger Federer defeated Joao Sousa 6-4 6-3 in the Rome Masters round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Roger Federer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Roger Federer extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Federer R. took it in straight sets.
Federer R. and Sousa J. faced 8 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Federer R. went 12–4 (75%) against them, Sousa J. 2–9 (18%). Federer R. came out clearly better against 6 of 7 comparable opponents, Sousa J. against 0.
Clay: Federer R. leads 1–0 · Grass: Federer R. leads 1–0
Roger Federer beat Joao Sousa 6-4 6-3. Umpiry, "Roger Federer vs Joao Sousa — Rome Masters Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2019-05-13/federer-vs-sousa-rome-masters-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 13 May 2019).