Nao Hibino vs Magda Linette — Dubai Round of 64
Hibino N.
Nao Hibino defeated Magda Linette 6-2 3-6 6-4 in the Dubai round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Magda Linette came in ranked #51, leading the head-to-head 2–1. Nao Hibino narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
Key context
- Match story: Nao Hibino closed it out in three sets, 6–2 3–6 6–4.
Head to head
1–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-12 | Doha | R64 | hard | Magda Linette | 6-1 6-4 |
| 2021-05-24 | Strasbourg | R32 | clay | Magda Linette | 6-2 6-0 |
| 2017-02-27 | Kuala Lumpur | SF | hard | Nao Hibino | 2-6 6-4 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 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 (134 vs 119). 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 loadHibino N.: 2 days rest · 1 match, 16 games (7d) · Linette M.: 1 day rest · 1 match, 22 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About