Denis Istomin vs Novak Djokovic: Head-to-Head Record

Denis Istomin

Uzbekistan

1–5
6 meetings
Novak Djokovic

Serbia

Hard: 1–5
Weighted by importance & recency
1.9–4.1
The same matches re-weighted by what was at stake and how recently — a Grand Slam final this year counts for more than an early round a decade ago.
Denis Istomin
1–5
Novak Djokovic

Denis Istomin and Novak Djokovic have met 6 times on the professional tour. Novak Djokovic leads the head-to-head 5–1. Their most recent meeting came at Australian Open in 2017.

Common opponents

Last 12 months
No common opponents in the last 12 months.
Includes tour-level, 125s, qualifying and team events (⚑). Walkovers excluded. Describes past results in different contexts — not a prediction.

Denis Istomin vs Novak Djokovic stats comparison

Ratings

—Ranking#5 ATP
—Elo (overall)2059
—Hard Elo2022
—Clay Elo1959
—Grass Elo1925

Form

LLLWWLWLLLLast 10LLWWWWWWLW
2026 win rate·
—
73%
02026 titles0

Clutch

Under pressure
Denis IstominNovak Djokovic
Clutch Rating·Dominant
15
100
Break points saved·Clear edge
84
100
Break points won·Dominant
6
99
Deciding sets·Dominant
23
100
Tiebreaks·Dominant
28
100

Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About

Freshness

Recent load
Denis IstominNovak Djokovic
Freshness·
—
90

Novak Djokovic: 6 days rest · 1 match, 28 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About

Serve vs return

Recent form
Denis Istominserving80% hold

wins 63% of points on serve vs Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovicserving92% hold

wins 72% of points on serve vs Denis Istomin

Serve advantage — Novak Djokovic

Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About

Set records · last ~30 matches

First sets won·Dominant
37%
77%
Deciding sets won·Clear edge
50%
67%

Career

Career win rate·Dominant
48%
83%
2Career titles99
0Grand Slam titles24

Profile

39Age39
185 cmHeight188 cm
RightPlaysRight

Set records use each player's last ~30 completed matches; form shows the last 10 results. Ratings come from the same data that powers the Umpiry Score.

All 6 meetings

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the head-to-head between Denis Istomin and Novak Djokovic?

Novak Djokovic leads the head-to-head against Denis Istomin 5–1 after 6 meetings.

How many times have Denis Istomin and Novak Djokovic played each other?

Denis Istomin and Novak Djokovic have played each other 6 times on the professional tour.

When did Denis Istomin and Novak Djokovic last play each other?

Their most recent meeting came at Australian Open in 2017, where Denis Istomin won.