Nicolas Zanellato defeated Pedro Sakamoto 6-7 7-5 6-2 in the M15 Mogi das Cruzes 1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pedro Sakamoto came in ranked #497, leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Nicolas Zanellato had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on clay. Nicolas Zanellato claimed a first win over Pedro Sakamoto in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-16 | M25 Londrina 1 | R32 | clay | Pedro Sakamoto | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2024-03-01 | M25 Tucuman 1 | QF | clay | Pedro Sakamoto | 6-1 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (64 vs 130). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About