Marin Cilic defeated Joao Sousa 6-1 7-5 6-2 in the 2018 Australian Open second round on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Marin Cilic | Joao Sousa |
| Aces | 20 | 6 |
| Double faults | 0 | 2 |
| First serve % | 67 | 60 |
| First serve points won % | 93 | 69 |
| Second serve points won % | 90 | 34 |
| Break points saved % | — | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | — |
| Service points won % | 92 | 55 |
| Return points won % | 45 | 8 |
| Total points won % | 64 | 36 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Marin Cilic | Joao Sousa |
| Country |
CRO
|
POR
|
| Birth date | Sep 28, 1988 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| Age | 29 | 28 |
| Height | 198 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 6 | 70 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,805 | 720 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,043 | 1,768 |
| Current career W-L | 578–350 | 190–250 |
| Current career earnings | $33,520,563 | $8,340,548 |
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