Dennis Novak vs Damir Dzumhur — Meerbusch CH Quarter-final
Novak D.
Dennis Novak defeated Damir Dzumhur 6-1 6-3 in the Meerbusch CH quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Damir Dzumhur came in ranked #105, defending last year's round of 16, but Dennis Novak had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Dennis Novak extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Key context
- Match story: Dennis Novak dropped just 4 games past Damir Dzumhur.
Head to head
1–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-24 | Cincinnati Masters | Q1 | hard | Dennis Novak | 5-7 6-1 6-4 |
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 clay
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (184 vs 200). 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 loadDzumhur D.: 3 days rest · 2 matches, 43 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About