Novak Djokovic defeated Julien Benneteau 7-6 6-3 in the Hamburg round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Novak Djokovic came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 32. Novak Djokovic extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Djokovic N. took it in straight sets.
Djokovic N. and Benneteau J. faced 9 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Djokovic N. went 8–4 (67%) against them, Benneteau J. 4–6 (40%). Djokovic N. came out better against 3 of 6 comparable opponents, Benneteau J. against 1.
Clay: Djokovic N. leads 2–0 · Hard: level 1–1