US Open 2023: Novak Djokovic vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles Preview, Prediction and Live Stream

Novak Djokovic to face Bernabe Zapata Miralles in the seance round of the US Open

US Open 2023: Novak Djokovic vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles Preview, Prediction and Live Stream

Novak Djokovic (L) and Bernabe Zapata Miralles (R) (Credits: Tennis365 and Wearetennis )

World No. 2, Novak Djokovic, and Bernabe Zapata Miralles will meet for the first time in the second round of the 2023 US Open. The second seed is looking forward to becoming the champion of the US Open as he makes a comeback to American soil after a year.

Novak Djokovic vs. Bernabe Zapata Miralles: Match Details

  • Tournament: US Open 2023
  • Match: Novak Djokovic vs. Bernabe Zapata Miralles
  • Date: 30 August, 2023
  • Time: 1:15 pm (ET)
  • Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York
  • Round: 2nd round
  • Surface: Hard-court
  • Prize Money: $123,000
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Novak Djokovic vs. Bernabe Zapata Miralles: Match Preview

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Novak Djokovic ( Credits: ATP Tour)

The Serbian ace secured his first win after missing last year due to the vaccination debacle. He breezed past Frenchman Alexandre Muller to win in straight sets. He thoroughly dominated the game, emerging victorious with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-2, 6-3.

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The 36-year-old star won the first set in just 23 minutes. His opponent, Muller, held his serve for the first time in the second set. However, it did not last long, as Djokovic once again took control of the match. Muller managed to bag three games in the third set with an equal score of 3-3. Djokovic then closed the match by winning the rest of the games. This triumph will help Djokovic to reclaim his position as World No. 1, surpassing rival Carlos Alcaraz.

Djokovic and Zapata Miralles have never met at a tournament before. This will be their first encounter. Zapata Miralles is currently ranked 76th in the ATP rankings. The Spaniard had a faceoff with Ethan Quinn, which he won in straight sets. The match lasted for 2 hours and 14 minutes, with Zapata Miralles dropping serve only twice. While Quinn took a lead in the third set, Zapata Miralles broke back to gain an easy victory.

Novak Djokovic vs. Bernabe Zapata Miralles: Match Prediction

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Bernabe Zapata Miralles ( Credits: Tennis.com)

Zapata Miralles has a win-loss record of 5-16 in hardcourt tournaments. He is mainly known as a clay court specialist. It seems that it would be quite difficult for him to stand his ground against the likes of Djokovic. The Serb is now eyeing a 24th Grand Slam victory. Many believe that only someone like Alcaraz has the capability to defeat him.

Match Prediction: Novak Djokovic in straight sets

Novak Djokovic vs. Bernabe Zapata Miralles: Live Stream Details

  • USA: ESPN
  • UK: Sky Sports
  • Canada: TSN
  • Australia: Nine Network
  • India: Sony Sports

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