World No.1 Novak Djokovic is set to face compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic in the quarterfinals of the Serbia Open on Thursday. Djokovic kicked off his Serbia Open campaign with a hard-fought 2-6, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) win over Laslo Djere in the second round. In a match that lasted for more than three hours, the World No. 1 dug deep to score his first win on clay this year. Miomir Kecmanovic, who is currently ranked 38th, has been playing quite well over the last few weeks. The 22-year-old commenced his Serbia Open campaign with a dominant 6-0, 6-3 win over Richard Gasquet in the first round. Kecmanovic faced some resistance from John Millman in the second round, but eventually won 6-4, 7-6 (5) to reach the quarterfinals. This is the fifth straight tournament in which he has reached the last-eight.
Novak Djokovic Vs Miomir Kecmanovic: Match Details
- Tournament: Serbia Open
- Date: 20 Apr 2022, Timing 7:30 PM
- Venue: Novak Tennis Center, Belgrade, Serbia
- Surface: Clay
- Round: Quarterfinal
- Category: Men’s Singles
- Prize money: €534,555
Novak Djokovic Vs Miomir Kecmanovic: Head-To-Head
The two have faced off previously in this same tournament last year. Djokovic won the quarterfinal match 6-1, 6-3.
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Novak Djokovic Vs Miomir Kecmanovic Match Prediction: Who Will Win This Match?
Though he has not had enough match practice this season, Djokovic will still remain the favourite to win this match. He has won against Kecmanovic at this same event only last year and will look to repeat his game plan. Kecmanovic has improved since last year, but it remains to be seen if he can hold his own against a player of Djokovic’s calibre. Djokovic will look to dominate, take balls on the rise and put pressure on Kecmanovic early on in the match. Kecmanovic should aim to keep the ball in play and rally longer, to exploit Djokovic’s recent fitness levels.
Prediction: Djokovic to win in 3 sets.
Novak Djokovic Last 3 Performances
- Serbia Open: Round of 16- b. Djere 2-6, 7-6(6), 7-6(4)
- Monte Carlo Masters: Round of 32- l. Davidovich Fokina 3-6, 7-6(5), 1-6
- Dubai Tennis Championships: Quarterfinal- l. Vesely 4-6, 6-7(4)
Miomir Kecmanovic Last 3 Performances
- Serbia Open: Round of 16- b. Millman 6-4, 7-6(5)
- Serbia Open: Round of 32- b. Gasquet 6-0, 6-3
- Miami Open: Quarterfinal- l. Alcaraz 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-7(5)
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Novak Djokovic Vs Miomir Kecmanovic Broadcasting And Live-Streaming
USA: Viewers in the United States can catch all the action on the Tennis Channel.
UK: Viewers in the UK can also watch the competition live on Amazon Prime Video.
India: Indian viewers can watch the tournament live on Tennis TV as well.
Europe: European viewers can also watch live on SkySports.
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