Novak Djokovic vs Julien Benneteau — US Open Round of 32
Novak Djokovic defeated Julien Benneteau 6-3 6-2 6-2 in the US Open round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Novak Djokovic came in leading the head-to-head 4–1, defending the title. Novak Djokovic extended the head-to-head to 5–1.
Key context
- Match story: Novak Djokovic closed it out in three sets, 6–3 6–2 6–2.
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedDjokovic N. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
6 shared · last 12 monthsDjokovic N. and Benneteau J. faced 6 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Djokovic N. went 11–5 (69%) against them, Benneteau J. 1–5 (17%). Djokovic N. came out clearly better against 5 of 6 comparable opponents, Benneteau J. against 0 — though 2 of those edges carry caveats (retirement).
vs Tipsarevic J.L6-7 3-6Madrid Masters · clayL3-6 5-7 4-6Roland Garros · clay
vs Berdych T.W4-6 6-3 6-2Monte Carlo Masters · clayL7-6 4-6 4-6Canada Masters · hard
vs Almagro N.W6-3 6-4Indian Wells Masters · hardW6-2 6-4 6-3US Open · hard
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vs Federer R.L3-6 6-3 4-6 3-6Wimbledon · grassL6-4 7-6 2-6 6-7 1-6Wimbledon · grass- vs Ferrer D.W6-2 7-6Miami Masters · hardL6-7 4-6Miami Masters · hard
vs Murray A.W6-1 7-6Miami Masters · hardL5-6Monte Carlo Masters · clay
Head-to-head
6 meetings · Djokovic N. leads 5–1Hard: Djokovic N. leads 3–1 · Grass: Djokovic N. leads 1–0 · Clay: Djokovic N. leads 1–0
- Djokovic N.August 2012US OpenThis matchHard6-3 6-2 6-2
- Djokovic N.August 2010Canada MastersHard7-5 7-5
- Djokovic N.June 2009WimbledonGrass6-7 7-6 6-2 6-4
- Djokovic N.May 2007HamburgClay7-6(5) 6-3
- Djokovic N.March 2007Indian Wells MastersHard6-3 6-1
Draw
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Player context
Before the matchCite this
Novak Djokovic beat Julien Benneteau 6-3 6-2 6-2. Umpiry, "Novak Djokovic vs Julien Benneteau — US Open Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2012-08-27/benneteau-vs-djokovic-us-open-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 27 August 2012).