Novak Djokovic defeated Juan Ignacio Chela 6-3 6-1 in the Hamburg round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Novak Djokovic came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Novak Djokovic extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Djokovic N. took it in straight sets.
Djokovic N. and Chela J. faced 13 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Djokovic N. went 15–3 (83%) against them, Chela J. 6–10 (38%). Djokovic N. came out clearly better against 8 of 10 comparable opponents, Chela J. against 1.
Clay: Djokovic N. leads 2–0 · Hard: Djokovic N. leads 1–0