Nikola Mektic defeated Josko Topic 6-3 6-4 in the Croatia F8 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Josko Topic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nikola Mektic claimed a first win over Josko Topic in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Mektic N. took it in straight sets.
Clay: Mektic N. leads 1–0 · Hard: Topic J. leads 1–0
Nikola Mektic beat Josko Topic 6-3 6-4. Umpiry, "Nikola Mektic vs Josko Topic — Croatia F8 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-08-31/mektic-vs-topic-croatia-f8-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 31 August 2009).