Pierre-Hugues Herbert def. Joao Sousa
4-6 6-4 7-6(8)
Pierre-Hugues Herbert defeated Joao Sousa 4-6 6-4 7-6(8) in the 2018 Dubai Tennis Championships first round on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Pierre-Hugues Herbert | Joao Sousa |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 5 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| First serve % | 61.0% | 75.0% |
| First serve points won % | 72.0% | 73.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 56.0% | 59.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 50.0% |
| Break points converted % | 50.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 66.0% | 70.0% |
| Return points won % | 30.0% | 34.0% |
| Total points won % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Pierre-Hugues Herbert | Joao Sousa |
|---|---|---|
| Country | FRA | POR |
| Birth date | Mar 18, 1991 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| Age | 26 | 28 |
| Height | 188 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 99 | 72 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 575 | 730 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,774 | 1,716 |
| Current career W-L | 105–137 | 190–250 |
| Current career earnings | $10,576,345 | $8,340,548 |
No prior-path match data is available for this tournament stage.