Nikolay Davydenko vs Jiri NovakPoertschach Semi-final

Poertschach · ATP · Semi-final
45 yrs · 178 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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0 — 0
Sets
Monday, 22 May 2006
clay
51 yrs · 190 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
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Davydenko N.
6-2 6-2
Novak J.
Davydenko N.
662
Novak J.
22

Nikolay Davydenko defeated Jiri Novak 6-2 6-2 in the Poertschach semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jiri Novak came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nikolay Davydenko claimed a first win over Jiri Novak in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

Head to head

01
DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2003-02-07Davis Cup WG R1: CZE vs RUSRRclayJiri Novak6-4 4-6 6-1 6-1

Serve vs return

This season
Davydenko N.serving74% hold

wins 60% of points on serve vs Novak J.

Novak J.serving72% hold

wins 59% of points on serve vs Davydenko N.

Even serve battle

Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About

Statistics

This season
1st serve in·Even
68%
66%
1st serve points won·Even
67%
70%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
51%
Service points won·Even
61%
63%
Return points won·Even
40%
37%
Break points saved·Even
61%
57%
Aces / match·Dominant
2.7
5.9
Double faults / match·Clear edge
3.0
2.0

Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 24). ATP, WTA & Challenger.