Novak Djokovic defeated Marin Cilic 6-3 6-4 in the 2009 Dubai Tennis Championships quarterfinal on hard courts.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Novak Djokovic | Marin Cilic |
| Aces | 7 | 5 |
| Double faults | 3 | 1 |
| First serve % | 63 | 58 |
| First serve points won % | 82 | 70 |
| Second serve points won % | 46 | 38 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 71 |
| Break points converted % | 29 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 69 | 57 |
| Return points won % | 43 | 31 |
| Total points won % | 56 | 44 |
Player Comparison
| Field | Novak Djokovic | Marin Cilic |
| Country |
SRB
|
CRO
|
| Birth date | May 22, 1987 | Sep 28, 1988 |
| Age | 21 | 20 |
| Height | 188 cm | 198 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 19 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 9,010 | 2,500 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,084 | 2,009 |
| Current career W-L | 1,141–231 | 578–350 |
| Current career earnings | $194,691,590 | $33,520,563 |
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