Joao Sousa vs Pierre Hugues Herbert — Porto CH Quarter-final
Sousa J.
Joao Sousa defeated Pierre Hugues Herbert 7-6 6-2 in the Porto CH quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pierre Hugues Herbert came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Joao Sousa claimed a first win over Pierre Hugues Herbert in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Joao Sousa closed it out in two sets, 7–6 6–2.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-26 | Dubai | R32 | hard | Pierre Hugues Herbert | 4-6 6-4 7-6(8) |
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 (63 vs 186). 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 loadHerbert P.: 1 day rest · 1 match, 39 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About