Joao Sousa vs Mackenzie Mcdonald — Rome Masters Qualifying Round 1
Sousa J.
Joao Sousa defeated Mackenzie Mcdonald 6-2 6-4 in the Rome Masters qualifying round 1 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mackenzie Mcdonald came in leading the head-to-head 3–1. Joao Sousa narrowed the head-to-head to 3–2.
Key context
- Match story: Joao Sousa dropped just 6 games past Mackenzie Mcdonald.
Head to head
1–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-29 | US Open | R128 | hard | Joao Sousa | 1-6 7-6(4) 7-6(4) 6-3 |
| 2022-06-20 | Mallorca | R32 | grass | Mackenzie Mcdonald | 4-6 7-5 6-1 |
| 2022-05-02 | Madrid Masters | Q1 | clay | Mackenzie Mcdonald | 6-2 3-6 6-4 |
| 2019-03-04 | Indian Wells Masters | R128 | hard | Mackenzie Mcdonald | 6-4 3-6 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
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (120 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-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 loadMcdonald M.: 5 days rest · 1 match, 16 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About