Alexei Popyrin vs Steve Johnson — Winston-Salem Round of 64
Popyrin A.
Alexei Popyrin defeated Steve Johnson 7-5 6-4 in the Winston-Salem round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Steve Johnson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alexei Popyrin claimed a first win over Steve Johnson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Alexei Popyrin edged Steve Johnson in two tight sets (7–5 6–4).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-26 | Atlanta | R32 | hard | Steve Johnson | 7-6(4) 6-3 |
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 (200 vs 133). 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-matchThe 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