Rome Masters 2021: Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction for Italian Open
Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz
Rome Masters 2021: Novak Djokovic, top seed at the Rome Masters 2021 will face Taylor Fritz in the second round clash. The Serbian is ranked number one in the world, whereas, Fritz is ranked 31st in the ATP Rankings.
Match Details
- Tournament: ATP Rome Masters 1000
- Match: Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz
- Round: Second Round
- Date: 11th May, 2021
- Prize Money: € 18,000
- Venue: Rome, Italy
- Surface: Clay Court
Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz: Match Preview
Novak Djokovic last played at the Serbia Open 2021, where he was defeated in the semifinals by Aslan Karatsev in a three set affair. The Serbian also competed at the Monte Carlo Masters, where he was defeated in the third round by Dan Evans. The top seed skipped the Madrid Masters, and will instead play the Belgrade 2 Open next week. He received a bye in the first round clash.
Taylor Fritz last played at the Madrid Open 2021, where he lost in the first round to Albert Ramos Vinolas. The American also suffered a first round loss against Roberto Bautista Agut in the first round of Monte Carlo Masters. His best performance of the season came at Sardegna Open, where he reached the semifinals, losing to Lorenzo Sonego.
Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz: Head-to-Head
The duo have clashed against each other on three occasions, with Djokovic winning all three matches. Their last meeting was at the Australian Open in the third round, where the Serbian won in a three set thriller.
Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz: Match Prediction
Although, Novak Djokovic has not had the best start to his clay court season, yet he is one of the top title contenders in Rome. Taylor Fritz has been in poor form off-late, losing two first round matches in straight sets. Djokovic should earn a comfortable victory in the second round. The Serbian is the defending champion in Rome, and he is expected to give it his all this week.
Match Prediction: Novak Djokovic to win in straight sets
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