Dusan Lajovic vs Francesco Maestrelli — Sassuolo CH Quarter-final
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Lajovic D.
Dusan Lajovic defeated Francesco Maestrelli 6-4 7-6 in the Sassuolo CH quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Francesco Maestrelli came in ranked #149, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Dusan Lajovic had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on clay. Dusan Lajovic claimed a first win over Francesco Maestrelli in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Dusan Lajovic edged Francesco Maestrelli in two tight sets (6–4 7–6).
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-19 | Australian Open | Q3 | hard | Francesco Maestrelli | 4-6 6-4 6-3 |
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 (94 vs 95). 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 loadLajovic D.: 1 day rest · 1 match, 30 games (7d) · Maestrelli F.: 14 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About