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

Novak Djokovic, top seed at French Open 2021, will face Pablo Cuevas in the second round on Thursday. The Serbian finished as the runner-up to Rafael Nadal last year in Paris, after losing in straight sets. Djokovic is ranked number one in the world, whereas, Cuevas is ranked 82nd.

Match Details:

Novak Djokovic vs Pablo Cuevas: Match Preview

Novak Djokovic last played at the Belgrade 2 Open, where he lifted his first clay court title of the season. The Serbian also finished as the runner up at Italian Open a few weeks ago. In the first round of French Open 2021, the top seed defeated the American, Tennys Sandgren in straight sets. Djokovic was dominant throughout the match, and outplayed his opponent on all fronts.

Pablo Cuevas also secured a straight sets victory over home favorite, Lucas Pouille in the first round of the French Open 2021. The Uruguayan also competed at the Belgrade 2 Open last week, where he was defeated in the second round by Federico Coria in straight sets.

Novak Djokovic vs Pablo Cuevas: Head-to-Head

The duo have never faced against each other, and as a result, the head to head stands at 0-0.

Novak Djokovic vs Pablo Cuevas: Match Prediction

Novak Djokovic is one of the favorites to claim the French Open 2021 title. He is expected to have a comfortable second round victory over Pablo Cuevas. Djokovic has improved his game in the past month, as the clay court season has progressed. The top seed served well during his win over Tennys Sandgren, and won almost 85% of his points on first serve. Moreover, he held his serve for the entire match, which is surely a good sign for the Serbian.

Match Prediction: Novak Djokovic to win in straight sets

Also Read: French Open 2021: Rafael Nadal vs Richard Gasquet Preview, Head to Head and Prediction for Roland Garros

Stay Updated!

Join our newsletter to receive exclusive updates and curated insights directly to your inbox.

Subscribe NOW