# Novak Djokovic def. Daniil Medvedev

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4692455/novak-djokovic-vs-daniil-medvedev
Tour: ATP

Novak Djokovic advanced past Daniil Medvedev by default in the 2026 China Open semifinal on October 5, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 7-5 5-3 (def.)
- Outcome: Daniil Medvedev was defaulted
- Tournament: China Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Semifinal
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-05
- Duration: 149 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Novak Djokovic | Daniil Medvedev |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | SRB | RUS |
| Birth date | 1987-05-22 | 1996-02-11 |
| Age | 39 | 30 |
| Height | 188 cm | 198 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 11 | 5 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3180 | 4010 |
| Elo (entering) | 2122 | 1961 |
| Current career W-L | 1146-231 | 443-189 |
| Current career earnings | $194,831,590 | $52,949,468 |

Pre-match H2H: Novak Djokovic 8-5 Daniil Medvedev.

## Stats
| Stat | Novak Djokovic | Daniil Medvedev |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 3 | 4 |
| Double faults | 6 | 3 |
| 1st serve % | 64.0% | 59.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 71.0% | 59.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 39.0% | 42.0% |
| BP saved % | 89.0% | 60.0% |
| BP converted % | 40.0% | 11.0% |
| Service points won % | 59.0% | 52.0% |
| Return points won % | 48.0% | 41.0% |
| Total points won % | 54.0% | 46.0% |
| Match Serve+ | -5.5 | -12.5 |
| Match Return+ | +12.5 | +5.5 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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