Denis Istomin vs Novak Djokovic: Head-to-Head Record
Denis IstominUzbekistanHead-to-head
Novak DjokovicSerbia1–5
Djokovic leads · 6 meetingsHard1–5
Djokovic leads
Hard1–5
Denis Istomin and Novak Djokovic have met 6 times on the professional tour. Novak Djokovic leads the head-to-head 5–1. Their most recent meeting came at Australian Open in 2017.
How the two players compare today
Denis Istomin vs Novak Djokovic stats comparison
TodayIstominDjokovic
—Official rank#11
1,661Elo2,275
3–7Last 106–4
—Serve58
—Return34
11Clutch99
Denis Istomin vs Novak Djokovic stats comparison
—Official rank#11
1,661Elo2,275
3–7Last 106–4
—Serve58
—Return34
11Clutch99
Current form
Last 10 · most recent firstIstomin3–7Streak L3
LLLWWLWLLL
Djokovic6–4Streak L1
LWWWWWLLLW
Current form
Last 10 · newest first3–7Last 106–4
L3StreakL1
Istomin
LLLWWLWLLL
Djokovic
LWWWWWLLLW
Surface comparison
IstominDjokovic
1,661Elo2,275
—Win % · 12M75%
—W–L · 12M24–8
1H2H5
Istomin has no matches in the last 12 months.
Surface comparison
1,661Elo2,275
—Win % · 12M75%
—W–L · 12M24–8
1H2H5
Istomin has no matches in the last 12 months.
Serve vs return
Umpiry ratings · 12MIstomin serve—vsDjokovic return34
Djokovic serve58vsIstomin return—
Not enough recent matches for Istomin’s Serve and Return ratings yet.
Serve vs return
Ratings · 12MIstomin serve—vsDjokovic return34
Djokovic serve58vsIstomin return—
Not enough recent matches for Istomin’s Serve and Return ratings yet.
Clutch
Last 12 monthsIstominDjokovic
—Break points saved72%174 / 241
—Tiebreaks won75%9–3
—Deciding sets won58%7–5
Not enough recent matches for Istomin’s clutch stats yet.
Clutch
Last 12 months—Break points saved72%174 / 241
—Tiebreaks won75%9–3
—Deciding sets won58%7–5
Not enough recent matches for Istomin’s clutch stats yet.
Freshness
Istomin · DjokovicLast match
586 days agoCherbourg CH · Q1vs8 days agoShanghai Masters · R64
Matches · last 30 days
0vs6
Sets · last 14 days
0vs9
Freshness
586 days agoCherbourg CH · Q1Last match8 days agoShanghai Masters · R64
0Matches · last 30 days6
0Sets · last 14 days9
Common opponents
0 common opponents · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months.
Common opponents
0 common opponents · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months.
All 6 meetings
Last 5 of 6All 6 meetings
Last 5 of 6Career titles2100
Grand Slam titles024
Career-high rank—#1
Career W–L378–4031215–243
Career titles2100
Grand Slam titles024
Career-high rank—#1
Career W–L378–4031215–243
Age4039
Height185 cm188 cm
PlaysRight-handedRight-handed
Backhand—Two-handed
CountryUzbekistanSerbia
Turned pro—2003
Djokovic leads 5–1
6 meetingsDateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2017Istomin 1–0
16 Jan 2017Australian OpenGrand SlamRound of 64HardIstomin d. Djokovic7–6 5–7 2–6 7–6 6–46 meetings · Istomin 1–5Walkovers are not counted
Djokovic leads 5–1
6 meetings6 meetings
2017Istomin 1–0
Australian Open · Round of 6416 Jan 2017Istomin d. Djokovic7–6 5–7 2–6 7–6 6–4Hard·Grand Slam2014Istomin 0–2
Dubai · Round of 3224 Feb 2014Djokovic d. Istomin6–3 6–3HardAustralian Open · Round of 3213 Jan 2014Djokovic d. Istomin6–3 6–3 7–5Hard·Grand Slam2013Istomin 0–1
Canada Masters · Round of 165 Aug 2013Djokovic d. Istomin2–6 6–4 6–4Hard·Masters 10002011Istomin 0–1
Miami Masters · Round of 6423 Mar 2011Djokovic d. Istomin6–0 6–1Hard·Masters 10002010Istomin 0–1
Australian Open · Round of 3218 Jan 2010Djokovic d. Istomin6–1 6–1 6–2Hard·Grand SlamMore on Umpiry · about this comparison
Frequently asked
Who leads the head-to-head between Denis Istomin and Novak Djokovic?
Novak Djokovic leads the head-to-head against Denis Istomin 5–1 after 6 meetings.
How many times have Denis Istomin and Novak Djokovic played each other?
Denis Istomin and Novak Djokovic have played each other 6 times on the professional tour.
When did Denis Istomin and Novak Djokovic last play each other?
Their most recent meeting came at Australian Open in 2017, where Denis Istomin won.
How is the head-to-head record counted?
Every completed singles match between the two players counts once: tour level, Grand Slams, Challengers, ITF, team events and qualifying. Retirements count; walkovers do not.
What are the Serve, Return and Clutch ratings?
Umpiry ratings from 0 to 100: where a player ranks on tour over the last 52 weeks, adjusted for opponent strength. Clutch combines break points saved and converted, tiebreaks and deciding sets. A player with too few recent matches has no rating yet.
Why is there no win probability here?
This page compares the two players. The chance to win a specific match, with its surface, round and conditions, is on that match’s detail page.