Frances Tiafoe vs Steve Johnson — Houston Round of 16
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Tiafoe F.Frances Tiafoe defeated Steve Johnson 6-2 6-4 in the Houston round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Steve Johnson came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Frances Tiafoe claimed a first win over Steve Johnson in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Frances Tiafoe dropped just 6 games past Steve Johnson.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-31 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Steve Johnson | 6-7(5) 3-6 6-4 6-2 6-1 |
| 2018-04-09 | Houston | R16 | clay | Steve Johnson | 6-3 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
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (190 vs 44). 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 loadTiafoe F.: 9 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About