Novak Djokovic defeated Marton Fucsovics 4-6 6-4 6-1 in the Doha round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Novak Djokovic came in ranked #12, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's semi-final. Novak Djokovic extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Djokovic N. came through in three sets.
Djokovic N. and Fucsovics M. faced 7 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Djokovic N. went 10–2 (83%) against them, Fucsovics M. 3–4 (43%). Djokovic N. came out better against 4 of 7 comparable opponents, Fucsovics M. against 1.