
Marco Cecchinato defeated Frances Tiafoe 7-6 6-2 in the Madrid Masters qualifying round 1 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Frances Tiafoe came in ranked #22, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Marco Cecchinato claimed a first win over Frances Tiafoe in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-06 | Canada Masters | R64 | hard | Frances Tiafoe | 7-6(3) 6-1 |
| 2017-01-16 | Australian Open | Q1 | hard | Frances Tiafoe | 6-3 5-7 7-5 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.