Jiri Novak vs Tim Henman — CZE vs GBR Round Robin
Jiri Novak defeated Tim Henman 6-4 6-2 6-2 in the CZE vs GBR round robin on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Tim Henman came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Jiri Novak claimed a first win over Tim Henman in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jiri Novak closed it out in three sets, 6–4 6–2 6–2.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedNovak J. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
5 shared · last 12 monthsNovak J. and Henman T. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Novak J. went 3–3 (50%) against them, Henman T. 4–1 (80%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 2 better-results split).
vs Rusedski G.W6-2 6-2Monte Carlo Masters · clayW6-4 2-6 6-4Indian Wells Masters · hard
vs Meligeni F.W6-2 3-6 6-1Hamburg Masters · clayL7-6 4-6 5-7Monte Carlo Masters · clay
vs Di Pasquale A.L6-7 6-7Hamburg Masters · clayW6-4 6-0 3-6 7-6Wimbledon · grass
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vs Martin T.L6-7 4-6 4-6Wimbledon · grassW4-6 7-5 6-3 7-6GBR vs USA · hard- vs Pioline C.W6-4 3-6 6-3Stuttgart Masters · carpetW6-4 6-2 4-6 6-3Wimbledon · grass
Head-to-head
3 meetings · Henman T. leads 2–1Clay: level 1–1 · Grass: Henman T. leads 1–0
- Novak J.February 2000CZE vs GBRThis matchClay6-4 6-2 6-2
- Henman T.May 1999Roland GarrosClay5-7 6-1 7-5 6-2
- Henman T.June 1998WimbledonGrass7-6 7-5 5-7 4-6 6-2
Draw
Player context
Before the matchCite this
Jiri Novak beat Tim Henman 6-4 6-2 6-2. Umpiry, "Jiri Novak vs Tim Henman — CZE vs GBR Round Robin", https://umpiry.com/match/2000-02-04/henman-vs-novak-cze-vs-gbr-rr?utm_source=cite (as of 4 February 2000).