Sumit Nagal defeated Pierre Hugues Herbert 6-3 6-3 in the Bordeaux CH qualifying round 1 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pierre Hugues Herbert came in ranked #232, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Sumit Nagal claimed a first win over Pierre Hugues Herbert in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-19 | Barcelona | R64 | clay | Pierre Hugues Herbert | 7-5 6-0 |
| 2020-10-19 | Cologne 2 | Q2 | hard | Pierre Hugues Herbert | 6-2 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.