Joao Sousa defeated Mischa Zverev 7-5 5-7 7-5 in the Acapulco qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mischa Zverev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Joao Sousa claimed a first win over Mischa Zverev in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Sousa J. came through in three sets.
Sousa J. and Zverev M. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Sousa J. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Zverev M. 1–0 (100%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Joao Sousa beat Mischa Zverev 7-5 5-7 7-5. Umpiry, "Joao Sousa vs Mischa Zverev — Acapulco Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2021-03-13/sousa-vs-zverev-acapulco-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 13 March 2021).