Joao Sousa defeated Jozef Kovalik 6-2 6-3 in the St. Petersburg round of 32 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Joao Sousa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Joao Sousa extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-15 | Bastad | R32 | clay | Joao Sousa | 7-6(3) 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.