Novak Djokovic vs Ivan Gakhov: World No.1 Novak Djokovic will face 198th-ranked Ivan Gakhov in the Second Round of the Monte-Carlo Masters 2024 on Tuesday (April 11).
Djokovic will be seen in action for the first time since this year’s Dubai Open where he lost in the semi-final to Russia’s Daniil Medvedev. The Serb missed the season’s first two Masters 1000 tournaments, Indian Wells and Miami Open, in the US, due to his vaccination status. He has lost just one match this season in the 16 matches he has played so far.
Prior to the Dubai Open, he participated in the Australian Open and finished the tournament by lifting his record 22 Grand Slam trophies. Last year, Djokovic faced a second-round exit at the Monte Carlo after facing defeat from Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in three sets. The Serb is a two-time champion here.
Russia’s Ivan Gakhov defeated USA’s Mackenzie McDonald in the Round of 64 in this tournament. Prior to this, he won the two qualifiers, first against Adrian Mannarino and then eased past Luca Van Assche in three sets. Also Read: Andy Murray Vs Alex De Minaur Match Prediction, Head-To-Head, Preview, And Live Stream | Monte-Carlo 2024
Novak Djokovic vs Ivan Gakhov match details
Tournament: Monte-Carlo Masters 2024
Date: Tuesday, April 11
Venue: Monte Carlo Country Club, France
Surface: Outdoor clay
Round: Round of 32
Category: ATP Masters 1000
Prize money: €5,779,335
Novak Djokovic vs Ivan Gakhov: Head-to-Head Records Till Date
The two haven’t met each other before. So their head-to-head records is at 0-0.
Novak Djokovic vs Ivan Gakhov: Who will be the winner?
There is a huge difference between the two players. The Serb has lots of experience under his belt and can outclass the Russian easily. But Gakhov will eye a victory over the 35-year-old like the way Fokina upset the 22-time Grand Slam champion in the same tournament last year.
Prediction: Djokovic to win in straight sets.
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Novak Djokovic’s Last Three Performances
1. Dubai Open 2023: Semi-final- Daniil Medvedev beat Djokovic (6-4, 6-4).
2. Dubai Open 2024: Quarter-final- Djokovic beat Hubert Hurkacz (6-3, 7-5).
3. Dubai Open 2024: Round of 16- Djokovic beat Tallon Griekspoor (6-2, 6-3).
Ivan Gakhov‘s Last Three Performances
1. Monte-Carlo 2024: Round of 64- Gakhov beat Mackenzie McDonald (7-6, 2-6, 6-3).
2. Monte-Carlo 2023: Qualifiers- Gakhov beat Luca Van Assche (6-3, 0-6, 6-2).
3. Monte-Carlo 2024: Qualifiers- Gakhov beat Adrian Mannarino (1-6, 6-0, 6-1).
Novak Djokovic vs Ivan Gakhov: Broadcasting and Live Streaming Details
Live streaming is available on Tennistv.com.
USA: Tennis Channel
UK, Ireland: Amazon Prime Video
India: Viacom18
Europe: Eurosport, SportKlub
Australia: beInNSPORTS
Middle East: beIN SPORTS
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