Yoshihito Nishioka defeated Joao Sousa 7-5 6-3 in the Tokyo round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Yoshihito Nishioka came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Yoshihito Nishioka extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-24 | Vienna | Q2 | hard | Yoshihito Nishioka | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2019-08-12 | Cincinnati Masters | Q2 | hard | Yoshihito Nishioka | 6-4 0-6 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (19 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.