Joao Sousa defeated Malek Jaziri 6-1 3-6 6-3 in the 2018 Chengdu Open quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Joao Sousa | Malek Jaziri |
| Aces | 4 | 4 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| First serve % | 61 | 56 |
| First serve points won % | 77 | 63 |
| Second serve points won % | 37 | 34 |
| Break points saved % | 20 | 33 |
| Break points converted % | 67 | 80 |
| Service points won % | 61 | 51 |
| Return points won % | 49 | 39 |
| Total points won % | 55 | 45 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Joao Sousa | Malek Jaziri |
| Country |
POR
|
TUN
|
| Birth date | Mar 30, 1989 | Jan 20, 1984 |
| Age | 29 | 34 |
| Height | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 50 | 63 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 966 | 824 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,783 | 1,735 |
| Current career W-L | 190–250 | 84–136 |
| Current career earnings | $8,340,548 | $4,050,966 |
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