Radek Stepanek vs Novak Djokovic — Rotterdam Quarter-final
Stepanek R.
Radek Stepanek defeated Novak Djokovic 7-5 4-6 7-6 in the Rotterdam quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Novak Djokovic came in leading the head-to-head 13–0. Radek Stepanek claimed a first win over Novak Djokovic in 14 meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 13–1.
Key context
- Match story: Radek Stepanek edged Novak Djokovic in three tight sets (7–5 4–6 7–6).
Head to head
0–13| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-02 | Doha | QF | hard | Novak Djokovic | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2016-07-25 | Canada Masters | R16 | hard | Novak Djokovic | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2014-06-23 | Wimbledon | R64 | grass | Novak Djokovic | 6-4 6-3 6-7(5) 7-6(5) |
| 2014-05-11 | Rome Masters | R32 | clay | Novak Djokovic | 6-3 7-5 |
| 2013-11-15 | Davis Cup WG F: SRB vs CZE | RR | hard | Novak Djokovic | 7-5 6-1 6-4 |
| 2013-01-14 | Australian Open | R32 | hard | Novak Djokovic | 6-4 6-3 7-5 |
| 2012-06-25 | Wimbledon | R32 | grass | Novak Djokovic | 4-6 6-2 6-2 6-2 |
| 2011-08-14 | Cincinnati Masters | R16 | hard | Novak Djokovic | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2009-11-02 | Basel | SF | hard | Novak Djokovic | 6-7(4) 7-5 6-2 |
| 2009-08-31 | US Open | R16 | hard | Novak Djokovic | 6-1 6-3 6-3 |
| 2008-05-05 | Rome Masters | SF | clay | Novak Djokovic | 6-0 1-0 RET |
| 2007-08-27 | US Open | R64 | hard | Novak Djokovic | 6-7(4) 7-6(5) 5-7 7-5 7-6(2) |
| 2006-01-30 | Zagreb | R16 | hard | Novak Djokovic | 6-3 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Freshness
Recent loadDjokovic N.: 2 days rest · 3 matches, 127 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About