Novak Djokovic defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-1 6-3 in the Rome Masters round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Novak Djokovic came in ranked #11, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Novak Djokovic extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Djokovic N. took it in straight sets.
Djokovic N. and Shapovalov D. faced 13 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Djokovic N. went 20–4 (83%) against them, Shapovalov D. 7–7 (50%). Djokovic N. came out better against 7 of 13 comparable opponents, Shapovalov D. against 1.
Clay: Djokovic N. leads 1–0 · Hard: Djokovic N. leads 1–0
Novak Djokovic beat Denis Shapovalov 6-1 6-3. Umpiry, "Novak Djokovic vs Denis Shapovalov — Rome Masters Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2019-05-13/djokovic-vs-shapovalov-rome-masters-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 13 May 2019).