Novak Djokovic defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4 1-6 6-4 in the 2026 Indian Wells Open third round on hard courts on March 9, 2026.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Novak Djokovic | Aleksandar Kovacevic |
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| Aces | 6 | 16 |
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| Double faults | 4 | 1 |
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| First serve % | 63 | 57 |
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| First serve points won % | 75 | 78 |
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| Second serve points won % | 62 | 49 |
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| Break points saved % | 50 | 80 |
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| Break points converted % | 20 | 50 |
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| Service points won % | 70 | 65 |
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| Return points won % | 35 | 30 |
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| Total points won % | 50 | 50 |
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| Serve rating | 286 | 291 |
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| Return rating | 100 | 128 |
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Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Novak Djokovic | Aleksandar Kovacevic |
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| Country |
SRB
|
USA
|
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| Birth date | May 22, 1987 | Aug 29, 1998 |
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| Age | 38 | 27 |
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| Height | 188 cm | 183 cm |
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| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
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| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
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| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 72 |
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| Ranking points (entering) | 5,280 | 771 |
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| Elo (entering) | 2,234 | 1,665 |
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| Current career W-L | 1,141–231 | 44–77 |
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| Current career earnings | $194,691,590 | $3,278,424 |
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Path
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