Monte Carlo-Masters 2022: Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Prediction, Head to Head and Preview

Monte Carlo-Masters 2022: Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Prediction, Head to Head and Preview

Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

In the second round of the Monte-Carlo Masters 2022, World No. 1 and the top-seed Novak Djokovic will take on World No. 45 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina: Match Details

  • Tournament: Monte-Carlo Masters 2022
  • Match: Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
  • Round: 2nd Round
  • Date: 12th April
  • Venue: Monte Carlo, Monaco
  • Surface: Claycourt
  • Prize Money: $42,483

Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina: Preview

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic returns to action for the second time this season and will be making his Clay debut as he will take the court to play in the Monte Carlo Masters where he is a 2-time former champion. a 4-time finalist Djokovic will play just his 4th match this season when he plays this week and will look to extend his Masters title record to 38 titles.

After a defeat in his clay debut for the season, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina grinds out his first win on the surface as he defeats Marcos Giron. Fokina won the match 7-5, 6-3 to enter the second round again after making his tournament debut last year when he went on to reach the quarter-finals only to lose to eventual champion Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina: Head-to-head

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

This will be the third meeting between the duo having played both their matches in the last season. Djokovic won the match on both occasions in straight-sets and leads the head-to-head 2-0.

Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina: Prediction

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic

Fokina will come into the tie with a career claycourt record of 85-50 and is 1-1 on the surface this season while having a season record of 4-9 across all surfaces. Djokovic will take the court with a career claycourt record of 173-33 and is 0-0 on the surface this season with a 2-1 season record.

Looking at these numbers and considering their form in the 2022 season, it could go either way solely for the reason that Novak has no prior experience having last played a competitive match in February and the rusty form could somehow help Fokina. Despite lack of playing time, Djokovic will be the favourite for his historical record and proven track record.

Prediction: Novak Djokovic to win in 3-sets

Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina: Broadcast and Live Stream Details

  • Amazon Prime Video – United Kingdom, Ireland
  • beIN SPORTS – Australia, France
  • Canal+ – Poland
  • DAZN – Spain, Canada, Japan
  • DigiSport – Hungary, Romania
  • iQIYI – China
  • NowTV – Hong Kong
  • Nova Sports – Greece & Cyprus
  • Okko Sport – Russia
  • O2 – Czech Republic
  • Starhub – Singapore
  • Supertennis – Italy
  • Tennis Channel – Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, USA
  • TSN and TVN – Canada

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