Alessandro Giannessi defeated Peter Polansky 6-3 6-4 in the Lyon qualifying round 1 on clay. The result followed the form book — Alessandro Giannessi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alessandro Giannessi extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-05 | Quito | R32 | clay | Alessandro Giannessi | 6-3 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 15). ATP, WTA & Challenger.