ATP Vienna Open: Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Sonego Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Erste Bank Open

ATP Vienna Open: Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Sonego Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Erste Bank Open
Lorenzo Sonego vs Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic, top seed at the Vienna Open will face Lorenzo Sonego in the quarterfinal clash on Friday. The Serbian who is playing in Vienna for the first time after 2007, defeated Borna Coric in straight sets in Round 2. Meanwhile, Sonego who entered the main draw by virtue of being a lucky loser defeated Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets in the last 16.

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Sonego
  • Date: 30th October 2020
  • Tournament: ATP Erste Bank Open
  • Round: Quarterfinals
  • Venue: Vienna, Austria
  • Category: ATP 500 
  • Surface: Hard-Court
  • Prize Money: Approx. €1,409,510

Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Sonego: Match Preview

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic came into the Vienna Open to claim the 500 points which would assure him of the year end World number one position. The Serbian has won by a similar scoreline in both his first 2 round matches, but has struggled in the first set of each match, winning it in a tiebreaker. He defeated fellow Serbian, Filip Krajinovic in Round 1 and followed that up by another comfortable victory over Borna Coric in Round 2.

Lorenzo Sonego got a place in the main draw after Diego Schwartzman pulled out at the last minute. The Italian has made most of this opportunity so far as he defeated Dusan Lajovic in Round 1 in straight sets. He defeated Hubert Hurkacz in a tough 2 set match in the last 16 to book a place in the quarterfinals in Vienna. Sonego held his calm, winning both the tiebreakers against Hurkacz.

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Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Sonego: Head-to-Head

Lorenzo Sonego

The duo have never faced off against each other before and their head to head stands at 0-0.

Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Sonego: Match Prediction

Djokovic will progress into the semifinals

Novak Djokovic is the certain favourite to win this encounter and progress into the semifinals. The Serbian has however struggled in the opening set, finding it difficult to catch rhythm. If Sonego can maintain his composure and get off to a strong start, he stands a chance to take a set off the Serbian. Djokovic is expected to win in straight sets and continue his strong performances on the tour.

Match Prediction: Novak Djokovic to defeat Lorenzo Sonego in straight sets

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