Novak Djokovic def. Aslan Karatsev
6-3 6-4 6-2
Novak Djokovic defeated Aslan Karatsev 6-3 6-4 6-2 in the 2021 Australian Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Novak Djokovic | Aslan Karatsev |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 17 | 6 |
| Double faults | 2 | 2 |
| First serve % | 68.0% | 52.0% |
| First serve points won % | 71.0% | 65.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 62.0% | 34.0% |
| Break points saved % | 60.0% | 14.0% |
| Break points converted % | 86.0% | 40.0% |
| Service points won % | 68.0% | 50.0% |
| Return points won % | 50.0% | 32.0% |
| Total points won % | 60.0% | 40.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +4.6 | -13.3 |
| Match Return+ | +13.3 | -4.6 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2021 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Player Comparison
| Field | Novak Djokovic | Aslan Karatsev |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SRB | RUS |
| Birth date | May 22, 1987 | Sep 4, 1993 |
| Age | 33 | 27 |
| Height | 188 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 114 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 12,030 | 642 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,311 | 1,831 |
| Current career W-L | 1,141–231 | 79–87 |
| Current career earnings | $194,691,590 | $5,404,762 |
Path
Novak Djokovic's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Zverev | 6-7(6) 6-2 6-4 7-6(6) | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 18, 2021 | QF |
| Milos Raonic | 7-6(4) 4-6 6-1 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 16, 2021 | R16 |
| Taylor Fritz | 7-6(1) 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 2021 | R32 |
| Frances Tiafoe | 6-3 6-7(3) 7-6(2) 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 11, 2021 | R64 |
| Jeremy Chardy | 6-3 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 10, 2021 | R128 |
Novak Djokovic's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Medvedev | 7-5 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 21, 2021 | F |
Aslan Karatsev's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grigor Dimitrov | 2-6 6-4 6-1 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 18, 2021 | QF |
| Felix Auger-Aliassime | 3-6 1-6 6-3 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 16, 2021 | R16 |
| Diego Schwartzman | 6-3 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 14, 2021 | R32 |
| Egor Gerasimov | 6-0 6-1 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 11, 2021 | R64 |
| Gianluca Mager | 6-3 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Feb 10, 2021 | R128 |