Denis Shapovalov vs Joao Sousa — Cincinnati Masters Round of 64
Shapovalov D.
Denis Shapovalov defeated Joao Sousa 2-6 6-3 6-2 in the Cincinnati Masters round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Joao Sousa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Denis Shapovalov claimed a first win over Joao Sousa in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Denis Shapovalov dropped the opening set before beating Joao Sousa 2–6 6–3 6–2.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-07 | Auckland | R32 | hard | Joao Sousa | 4-6 6-4 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Freshness
Recent loadShapovalov D.: 14 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About