Benoit Paire defeated Joao Sousa 6-7(4) 6-4 6-4 in the 2018 Shanghai Masters second qualifying round on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Benoit Paire | Joao Sousa |
| Aces | 15 | 7 |
| Double faults | 3 | 2 |
| First serve % | 59 | 69 |
| First serve points won % | 90 | 74 |
| Second serve points won % | 61 | 61 |
| Break points saved % | — | 78 |
| Break points converted % | 22 | — |
| Service points won % | 78 | 70 |
| Return points won % | 30 | 22 |
| Total points won % | 52 | 48 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Benoit Paire | Joao Sousa |
| Country |
FRA
|
POR
|
| Birth date | May 8, 1989 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| Age | 29 | 29 |
| Height | 196 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 63 | 43 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 850 | 1,056 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,829 | 1,769 |
| Current career W-L | 240–294 | 190–250 |
| Current career earnings | $10,544,721 | $8,340,548 |
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