Djokovic is about to arrive in Shanghai, but a key statistic has quietly slipped away!

The China Open is reaching its peak, and the nation is soon to celebrate the National Day holiday. The upcoming Shanghai Masters naturally serves as the grand finale of the men’s events in the Chinese season. Djokovic, who was announced as a late entrant, will soon be competing in China.

As a record collector, one of his statistics has quietly fallen to second place — his career tiebreak win rate in tennis.

In this crucial statistic, Federer has narrowly claimed the top spot. If the two meet at the Shanghai Masters, it’s sure to spark an exciting clash. Their win rates are actually quite close, and fans recall about three notable tiebreak matches between them.

The most recent was at Wimbledon 2019, where Federer, despite leading in total points, lost two tiebreaks and ultimately fell short. This intensely close contest is destined to be remembered in history.

However, in the 2011 French Open semifinals and the 2007 US Open final, it was Federer — who seemed psychologically less strong than Djokovic — who emerged victorious.

Right behind the two is Arthur Ashe, whose name graces the US Open’s main stadium, though he played far fewer matches than Djokovic, and even fewer than Federer.

American serving giants Sampras and Roddick rank fifth and eighth respectively. Notably, Sampras employed a serve-and-volley style, while Roddick relied heavily on his powerful serve. They rarely reached tiebreaks, but in crucial moments, their serves often kept them undefeated. Their over 300 match wins and win rates above 60% speak volumes.

The twin stars have also made this list due to their strong performances over the past two years. Sinner has a very high baseline, boasting over 40 consecutive wins against players outside the top ten in recent years, showing exceptional clutch ability. Alcaraz needs no introduction, often pulling off comebacks and thriving under pressure, a hallmark of his game.

Actually, Djokovic still topped this list after the French Open this year. However, a 1-5 record in tiebreaks at Wimbledon and the US Open caused his win rate to drop sharply, making it difficult to reclaim first place. Federer’s lead stems from frequently facing big servers like Roddick and Isner early in his career, which often pushed matches to tiebreaks.

Another titan, Nadal, does not appear on this list, likely due to his playing style.(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Luo Cheng Qi Ye)