Novak Djokovic defeated Janko Tipsarevic 6-1 7-6 in the Dubai quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Novak Djokovic came in leading the head-to-head 3–1, defending the title. Novak Djokovic extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
Djokovic N. took it in straight sets.
Djokovic N. and Tipsarevic J. faced 7 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Djokovic N. went 11–2 (85%) against them, Tipsarevic J. 4–6 (40%). Djokovic N. came out clearly better against 4 of 6 comparable opponents, Tipsarevic J. against 0 — though 2 of those edges carry caveats (retirement).
Hard: Djokovic N. leads 3–1 · Carpet: Djokovic N. leads 1–0
Novak Djokovic beat Janko Tipsarevic 6-1 7-6. Umpiry, "Novak Djokovic vs Janko Tipsarevic — Dubai Quarter-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2012-02-27/djokovic-vs-tipsarevic-dubai-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 27 February 2012).