Mackenzie Mcdonald vs Aslan Karatsev — Dubai Round of 32
Mcdonald M.
Mackenzie Mcdonald defeated Aslan Karatsev 7-5 6-3 in the Dubai round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Aslan Karatsev came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending the title. Mackenzie Mcdonald narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
Key context
- Match story: Mackenzie Mcdonald closed it out in two sets, 7–5 6–3.
Head to head
1–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-06 | Rome Masters | R128 | clay | Aslan Karatsev | 4-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 2023-08-07 | Canada Masters | R64 | hard | Mackenzie Mcdonald | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2022-01-17 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Aslan Karatsev | 3-6 6-2 6-2 6-3 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 158). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadMcdonald M.: 3 days rest · 1 match, 16 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About