Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Machac — Dubai Round of 32
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Djokovic N.
Novak Djokovic defeated Tomas Machac 6-3 3-6 7-6 in the Dubai round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Novak Djokovic came in ranked #7, defending last year's quarter-final. Novak Djokovic extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Novak Djokovic closed it out in three sets, 6–3 3–6 7–6.
Head to head
1–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | Australian Open | R32 | hard | Novak Djokovic | 6-1 6-4 6-4 |
| 2024-05-20 | Geneva | SF | clay | Tomas Machac | 6-4 0-6 6-1 |
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 (166 vs 199). 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.: 3 days rest · 2 matches, 87 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About