Novak Djokovic defeated Janko Tipsarevic 2-6 6-1 6-4 in the London round of 16 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Novak Djokovic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Novak Djokovic extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Djokovic N. came through in three sets.
Djokovic N. and Tipsarevic J. faced 10 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Djokovic N. went 13–7 (65%) against them, Tipsarevic J. 3–8 (27%). Djokovic N. came out clearly better against 6 of 9 comparable opponents, Tipsarevic J. against 0 — though 2 of those edges carry caveats (retirement).
Carpet: Djokovic N. leads 1–0 · Grass: Djokovic N. leads 1–0