Novak Djokovic vs Roman Safiullin — Tel Aviv Semi-final
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Djokovic N.
Novak Djokovic defeated Roman Safiullin 6-1 7-6 in the Tel Aviv semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Novak Djokovic came in ranked #8, leading the head-to-head 3–0. Novak Djokovic extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
Key context
- Match story: Novak Djokovic came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–1 7–6.
Head to head
3–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-05 | Wimbledon | R16 | grass | Novak Djokovic | 6.6-7.8 3-6 6-3 3-6 |
| 2024-10-02 | Shanghai Masters | R16 | hard | Novak Djokovic | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2024-04-08 | Monte Carlo Masters | R32 | clay | Novak Djokovic | 6-1 6-2 |
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 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 loadDjokovic N.: 2 days rest · 3 matches, 127 games (7d) · Safiullin R.: 7 days rest · 1 match, 40 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About