Janko Tipsarevic defeated Michael Russell 7-6 7-6 in the London round of 32 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Janko Tipsarevic came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Janko Tipsarevic extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Tipsarevic J. took it in straight sets.
Tipsarevic J. and Russell M. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Tipsarevic J. went 3–2 (60%) against them, Russell M. 1–4 (20%). Tipsarevic J. came out better against 2 of 4 comparable opponents, Russell M. against 0 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (lower-tier event).
Carpet: Tipsarevic J. leads 2–0 · Grass: Tipsarevic J. leads 1–0