Novak Djokovic defeated Yuri Schukin 6-1 6-3 in the Bucharest q16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Yuri Schukin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Novak Djokovic claimed a first win over Yuri Schukin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-02 | Metz | Q16 | hard | Yuri Schukin | 4-6 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 30). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Djokovic N.: 5 days rest · 1 match, 28 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About