Serbia Open 2022: Novak Djokovic vs Karen Khachanov Prediction, Head to Head, Preview, and Live Stream details
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Novak Djokovic vs Karen Khachanov
Novak Djokovic will be up against Karen Khachanov in the semifinal of the 2022 Serbia Open. Djokovic is ranked No.1 in the world while Khachanov is the World No.26.
Novak Djokovic vs Karen Khachanov: Match Details
- Tournament: Serbia Open 2022
- Match: Novak Djokovic vs Karen Khachanov
- Round: Semi-Final
- Date: 22nd April
- Venue: Novak Tennis Center, Belgrade
- Surface: Claycourt
- Prize Money: €27,885
Novak Djokovic vs Karen Khachanov: Preview
Novak Djokovic hasn’t had an ideal 2022 season so far. He wasn’t allowed to compete at the Australian Open due to his vaccination stand and hence started his season in Dubai where he lost in the quarterfinals. He was then denied entry into the USA and hence was forced to miss the Golden Swing. He started his clay season at Monte Carlo but to everyone’s surprise, he lost his opening round to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. This week in Belgrade, he defeated Laslo Djere in the Round of 16 before getting the better of Miomir Kecmanovic in the quarterfinals in three sets 4-6,6-3,6-3.
As for Karen Khachanov, he hasn’t had a good season so far. He bowed out of the third round of the Australian Open and then made it to the semifinals of the Qatar Open. He then had a string of poor results which included a second-round loss at Dubai, Indian Wells, and Miami. At the Monte Carlo Masters too, he lost his opening match. At Belgrade this week, he got a walkover in the second round and then defeated Thiago Monteiro in the quarterfinal in straight sets 7-5,6-4.
Novak Djokovic vs Karen Khachanov: Head-to-Head
This will be the 7th meeting between the duo. Djokovic leads the H2H 5-1. They last met in Dubai earlier this year where Djokovic won in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic vs Karen Khachanov: Prediction
Djokovic will walk in as the favorite on paper given his stature and ranking. But the lack of match practice and form will be something the Serb is struggling with. He hasn’t looked anywhere near his best and has been rusty. Khachanov will hence fancy his chances to exploit Djokovic’s rustiness but having said that, the World No.1 is expected to make it to his first final of the season.
Prediction: Djokovic to win in three sets.
Novak Djokovic vs Karen Khachanov: Broadcast and Live Stream Details
- United Kingdom – Amazon Prime Video
- Australia – beIN SPORTS
- France – Eurosport
- USA – Tennis Channel
- Germany – Sky Deutschland
- Spain – Telefonica (Moviestar) Europsort (Melbourne)
- Switzerland – Eurosport
- Poland – Polsat
- Japan – WOWOW
- China – iQIYI
- Hong Kong – PCCW
- Greece – OTTE TV
- Russia – Okko Sport
- Singapore – Starhub
- Italy – Supertennis
- Canada – TSN
- Serbia – IKO Sportklub
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Lakshya Chopra
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