Rafael Nadal defeated Janko Tipsarevic 6-1 6-0 6-2 in the ESP vs SRB round robin on clay. The result followed the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rafael Nadal extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Nadal R. took it in straight sets.
Nadal R. and Tipsarevic J. faced 10 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Nadal R. went 11–2 (85%) against them, Tipsarevic J. 5–6 (45%). Nadal R. came out better against 5 of 9 comparable opponents, Tipsarevic J. against 0 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement).
Clay: Nadal R. leads 1–0 · Hard: Nadal R. leads 1–0
Rafael Nadal beat Janko Tipsarevic 6-1 6-0 6-2. Umpiry, "Rafael Nadal vs Janko Tipsarevic — ESP vs SRB Round Robin", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-03-06/nadal-vs-tipsarevic-esp-vs-srb-rr?utm_source=cite (as of 6 March 2009).