French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Prediction, Head-to-Head, Preview, and Live Stream
Novak Djokovic will open his 2023 French Open campaign against Aleksandar Kovacevic in the first round.
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Novak Djokovic will kickstart his 2023 French Open campaign against Aleksandar Kovacevic in the first round. The Serbian is seeded third at the French Open this year and will look to claim his third title on the Parisian clay.
Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Kovacevic: Match Details
- Tournament: French Open 2023
- Match: Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Kovacevic
- Date: 28th May 2023
- Time: TBD
- Venue: Paris, France
- Round: First Round
- Surface: Claycourt
- Prize Money: €2,300,000
Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Kovacevic: Preview
Djokovic has nowhere been close to his best during the ongoing clay court season. The Serbian was defeated in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Italian Open by Holger Rune. The third seed was also handed a defeat in the quarterfinals of the Serbian Open, where he lost to fellow countryman Dusan Lajovic.
At the 2023 Monte Carlo Masters, the 22-time Grand Slam champion bowed out in the fourth round, after losing to Lorenzo Musetti. However, the former World No.1 has always managed to step up his game when it matters the most, especially at Grand Slam events.
On the other hand, Aleksandar Kovacevic has not been in the best form either off late. The American has lost in the first round of the last four tournaments he has competed in. He last competed at the Challenger Event in Turin, where he was defeated by Gianluca Mager in the first round in straight sets. His best result this season came at the Challenger Event in March, where he claimed the title in Waco.
Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Kovacevic: Head-to-Head
The duo has never faced each other in the past, as the 2023 French Open marks their first-ever meeting.
Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Kovacevic: Prediction
Novak Djokovic is the certain favorite to claim a victory in the first-round encounter. The Serbian should really wrap up the match in straight sets against an opponent who has been struggling on the tour. With Rafael Nadal‘s absence from this year’s French Open, this really opens up a great opportunity for Djokovic who will certainly have his eye on a third title in Paris.
Prediction: Novak Djokovic to win in straight sets
Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Kovacevic: Live Stream Details for French Open
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ESPN International Latam – Latin America
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Sky NZ – New Zealand
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