Joao Sousa defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-3 6-7 7-6 in the Rome Masters round of 64 on clay. The result followed the form book — Joao Sousa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Joao Sousa extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Sousa J. came through in three sets.
Sousa J. and Tiafoe F. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Sousa J. went 2–3 (40%) against them, Tiafoe F. 4–2 (67%). Results against comparable opponents are close (0 : 1 better-results split).
Joao Sousa beat Frances Tiafoe 6-3 6-7 7-6. Umpiry, "Joao Sousa vs Frances Tiafoe — Rome Masters Round of 64", https://umpiry.com/match/2019-05-13/sousa-vs-tiafoe-rome-masters-r64?utm_source=cite (as of 13 May 2019).