Novak Djokovic v Hubert Hurkacz
Match preview, prediction and odds
Our pick
LeanLOSTN. Djokovic is 7-3 over the last ten and 11-4 on hard this season. H. Hurkacz is 8-2 over the last ten and 22-13 on hard this season. N. Djokovic took a medical timeout on 2026-10-06. H. Hurkacz took a medical timeout on 2026-10-04. H. Hurkacz retired from a match in the last month. The head to head is N. Djokovic 6-0.
The pick is N. Djokovic to win. We make it a 68% chance, so it is only worth backing at 1.48 or bigger.
An opinion from the numbers, not a guarantee. 19+, bet responsibly.
Key numbers
| N. Djokovic | H. Hurkacz | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Ranking | 34 |
| 7-3 | Last 10 | 8-2 |
| WWWWL | Last 5 | WLWWW |
| +0.6 | V the odds | +1.8 |
| 19-7 | Season | 34-22 |
| 11-4 | Hard 2026 | 22-13 |
| 2 | Last 7 days | 3 |
| 4d | Days rest | 3d |
| 0 | Wins here | 1 |
| MTODefending semi | Fitness | MTOretired |
| Head to head 6-0 |
V the odds: wins above (or below) what the prices expected over the last 10 - form with the strength of the opposition built in.
The market
Percentages are the implied chance of winning with the bookmaker's margin removed.
Head to head
| Date | Event | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | Shanghai | N. DjokovicvH. Hurkacz | 0 - 2 |
| 2025-05-24 | Geneva | H. HurkaczvN. Djokovic | 1 - 2 |
| 2023-11-16 | ATP Finals - Turin | N. DjokovicvH. Hurkacz | 2 - 1 |
| 2023-07-10 | ATP Wimbledon | H. HurkaczvN. Djokovic | 1 - 3 |
| 2023-03-02 | ATP Dubai | N. DjokovicvH. Hurkacz | 2 - 0 |
| 2022-05-06 | Madrid | N. DjokovicvH. Hurkacz | 2 - 0 |
| 2021-11-06 | Paris | N. DjokovicvH. Hurkacz | 2 - 1 |
This season & this event
Ranking points fall off a year after they are earned, so a player who went deep here last year must match it or drop in the rankings. That shapes effort in a way the price does not always show.
The players
Ranking, record and surface splits are for the most recent season on file. Height, weight and handedness are not published by our data provider.
N. Djokovic — last 10
With the pre-match price we recorded at the time.
| Date | Event | Surface | Opponent | Score | Their price | Market | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | Shanghai | Hard | H. Hurkacz | 0 - 2 | 1.53 | 63% | LOST |
| 2026-10-06 | Beijing | Hard | A. De Minaur | 1 - 0 RET | 1.59 | 61% | WON |
| 2026-10-04 | Beijing | Hard | A. Zverev | 1 - 2 | 3.36 | 71% | WON |
| 2026-10-02 | Beijing | Hard | Y. Bu | 1 - 2 | 1.30 | 75% | WON |
| 2026-09-30 | Beijing | Hard | N. Borges | 0 - 2 | 1.40 | 68% | WON |
| 2026-08-31 | US Open | Hard | M. Navone | 3 - 2 | 1.18 | 83% | LOST |
| 2026-08-15 | Cincinnati | Hard | T. A. Tirante | 1 - 2 | 1.28 | 76% | LOST |
| 2026-07-10 | Wimbledon | Grass | J. Sinner | 3 - 0 | 5.15 | 81% | LOST |
| 2026-07-07 | Wimbledon | Grass | F. Auger-Aliassime | 2 - 3 | 1.66 | 59% | WON |
| 2026-07-05 | Wimbledon | Grass | R. Safiullin | 1 - 3 | 1.18 | 83% | WON |
H. Hurkacz — last 10
With the pre-match price we recorded at the time.
| Date | Event | Surface | Opponent | Score | Their price | Market | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | Shanghai | Hard | Y. Zhou | 2 - 1 | 1.14 | 86% | WON |
| 2026-10-10 | Shanghai | Hard | N. Djokovic | 0 - 2 | 2.65 | 63% | WON |
| 2026-10-07 | Shanghai | Hard | J. Duckworth | 2 - 0 | 1.45 | 67% | WON |
| 2026-10-05 | Beijing | Hard | A. De Minaur | 1 - 0 RET | 2.20 | 56% | LOST |
| 2026-10-04 | Beijing | Hard | K. Khachanov | 2 - 0 | 2.34 | 58% | WON |
| 2026-10-02 | Beijing | Hard | A. Gea | 2 - 1 | 1.69 | 57% | WON |
| 2026-09-30 | Beijing | Hard | L. Tien | 1 - 2 | 2.48 | 61% | WON |
| 2026-09-29 | Chengdu | Hard | A. Davidovich Fokina | 0 - 2 | 1.68 | 57% | LOST |
| 2026-09-28 | Chengdu | Hard | D. Shapovalov | 2 - 1 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-09-27 | Chengdu | Hard | L. Harris | 0 - 2 | 1.55 | 61% | WON |
Common questions
Who is favourite, Novak Djokovic or Hubert Hurkacz?
Novak Djokovic is favourite at 1.53, which is a 63% chance once the bookmaker's margin is removed.
What are the odds for Novak Djokovic vs Hubert Hurkacz?
Novak Djokovic is 1.53 and Hubert Hurkacz is 2.65, the prices we recorded for the Shanghai match.
What is the head-to-head between Novak Djokovic and Hubert Hurkacz?
They have met 7 times and Novak Djokovic leads 6-1.
Who will win Novak Djokovic vs Hubert Hurkacz?
Our model makes it Novak Djokovic to win at 1.54 (Lean confidence).