Alec Deckers defeated Luke Simkiss 4-6 7-6 7-6 in the M25 Sunderland 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Luke Simkiss came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Alec Deckers had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 7 on hard. Alec Deckers claimed a first win over Luke Simkiss in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Deckers A. came through in three sets.
Hard: Deckers A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Simkiss L. leads 1–0
Alec Deckers beat Luke Simkiss 4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(6). Umpiry, "Alec Deckers vs Luke Simkiss — M25 Sunderland 2 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2023-10-31/deckers-vs-simkiss-m25-sunderland-2-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 31 October 2023).