Steve Johnson vs Alexei Popyrin — Atlanta Round of 32
Johnson S.
Steve Johnson defeated Alexei Popyrin 7-6 6-3 in the Atlanta round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alexei Popyrin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Steve Johnson claimed a first win over Alexei Popyrin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Steve Johnson closed it out in two sets, 7–6 6–3.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-23 | Winston-Salem | R64 | hard | Alexei Popyrin | 7-5 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (133 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-match- Extended break: 28 days (−0.3)
The Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadPopyrin A.: 14 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About