Jozef Kovalik defeated Pedro Martinez Portero 7-5 2-6 7-5 in the Barcelona round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pedro Martinez Portero came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Jozef Kovalik claimed a first win over Pedro Martinez Portero in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-29 | Kitzbuhel | QF | clay | Pedro Martinez Portero | 6-2 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Kovalik J.: 21 days rest · Martinez Portero P.: 3 days rest · 3 matches, 54 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About