ATP Belgrade Open 2021: Novak Djokovic vs Mats Moraing – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction
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Novak Djokovic vs Mats Moraing
In the second round at the ATP Belgrade Open 2021, World No. 1 and the top seed Novak Djokovic will be up against World No. 252 Mats Moraing.
Match Details:
| Tournament | ATP Belgrade Open 2021 |
| Match | Novak Djokovic vs Mats Moraing |
| Round | Round of 16 |
| Date | 25th May, 2021 |
| Prize Money | €9,025 |
| Venue | Belgrade, Serbia |
| Surface | Clay Court |
Novak Djokovic vs Mats Moraing : Preview
Novak Djokovic returns to his homeland for the second time in 2 months as he continues his preparation for the upcoming all-important French Open 2021. He is yet to win a title on Clay this season after winning his record 9th Australian Open at the 2021 Australian Open, but has looked much better in every tournament.
Novak’s 3 tournaments on Clay has seen him go from Round of 16 at Monte Carlo Masters 2021 followed by semi-final at the Serbia Open 2021 and finalist at the Rome Masters 2021. Looking at the pattern he surely looks the favourite win in his hometown and also at the Novak Center where the tournament is being held.
The local boy comes into this tie from a runner-up finish at the Rome Masters 2021 where he was defeated in 3-sets by Rafael Nadal. He comes into this tie from a first round bye as he is the top seed.
Mats Moraing plays his first tournament of the year as the 31-year old German has been busy on the Challenger level this season. He is however yet to qualify for quarter-finals this season facing early exits at the tournaments.
He comes into the tournament from the qualifying round and is drafted into the draws as the ‘Lucky Loser’. He won both of his qualifying matches and also his first round match in 3-sets to set up this meeting with the Serbian.
Novak Djokovic vs Mats Moraing : Head to Head
This will be the first ever meeting between the duo, hence the head-to-head stands at 0-0.
Novak Djokovic vs Mats Moraing : Prediction
Novak will be the favourite as he comes in with a great form as compared to Mats who has struggled at the Challenger tournaments as well. While both of 7 wins on Clay this season, Mats has faced 7 defeats as well while Novak has faced just 3 defeats with 7 wins.
Prediction: Novak Djokovic to win in straight sets.
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