French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Musetti Preview, Head to Head and Prediction for Roland Garros


French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Musetti Preview, Head to Head and Prediction for Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Musetti

In the fourth round clash at the French Open 2021, World No. 1 and the 1st seeded Novak Djokovic will be up against World No. 76 Lorenzo Musetti.

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Match Details:

TournamentFrench Open 2021
MatchNovak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Musetti
RoundFourth Round
Date7th June, 2021
Prize Money$205,786 (INR 1,50,52,638 approx.)
VenueParis, France
SurfaceClay Court

Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Musetti : Preview

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic continues his run in his bid for his 2nd French Open title and 19th Grand Slam with another win at the Roland Garros. His victory over Ricardas Berankis was his 3rd successive straight-set win that sees him qualify for the 4th round, wrapping up the match 6-1, 6-4, 6-1 in just above the 1.5 hour mark.

Novak Djokovic extends his French Open record to 81-15 with his 3rd round win and will be looking to make his 4th round victory an easy affair against the teenager Musetti.

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Lorenzo Musetti continues his dream debut at his maiden Grand Slam as he reaches the 4th round of the French Open 2021 after a crunchy 5-setter win against Italian counterpart Marco Cecchinato in just over 3 hours.

The 19-year old’s long season on Clay this season is finally reaping rewards for him as he now is 1 round away from reaching the quarter-finals and will be facing the World No. 1 Djokovic in his biggest test.

Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Musetti : Head to Head

Lorenzo Musetti
Lorenzo Musetti

This will be the first ever meeting between the duo, hence the head-to-head stands at 0-0.

Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Musetti : Prediction

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Novak Djokovic

Musetti has played a long season on Clay both on Challenger and ATP tours and has had plenty of experience on the soil. He will come in confident looking to cause the biggest upset but it won’t be an easy affair against the rampant Serbian who is yet to drop a set at the French Open 2021.

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Djokovic will be looking to move past Musetti easily to qualify for the quarter-finals well rested and prepared for the business end of the tournament.

Prediction: Novak Djokovic to win in straight-set in the 4th round of the French Open 2021

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