
Alexei Popyrin defeated James Duckworth 6-3 7-6 in the Tokyo qualifying round 2 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — James Duckworth came in ranked #83, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Alexei Popyrin claimed a first win over James Duckworth in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-19 | San Diego | R32 | hard | James Duckworth | 7-5 4-6 6-1 |
| 2021-11-01 | Paris Masters | R16 | hard | James Duckworth | 7-6 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About