Ivan Dodig defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-4 7-6 in the Tokyo round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Ivan Dodig came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ivan Dodig extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Dodig I. took it in straight sets.
Dodig I. and Tsonga J. faced 11 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Dodig I. went 5–6 (45%) against them, Tsonga J. 9–5 (64%). Tsonga J. came out better against 2 of 9 comparable opponents, Dodig I. against 0.
Hard: Dodig I. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Dodig I. leads 1–0 · Grass: Dodig I. leads 1–0