Rome Masters 2021: Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsitpas – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction for Italian Open
Follow Us
Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas
In an exciting quarter-final clash at the Rome Masters, World No. 1 and the top-seed Novak Djokovic will be up against World No. 5 and the 5th seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Match Details
- Tournament: ATP Rome Masters 1000
- Match: Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsitpas
- Round: Quarter-finals
- Date: 14th May, 2021
- Prize Money: € 45,100
- Venue: Rome, Italy
- Surface: Clay Court
Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsitpas : Preview
Novak Djokovic has comfortably sailed into the quarter finals of the ongoing Rome Masters 2021. The 2021 Australian Open winner had taken a break before playing at the Monte Carlo Masters 2021 where he was knocked out in the Round of 16. From Rome he travelled to Serbia for the Belgrade Open 2021 where he was defeated in the semi-finals.
Defending his title from the 2020 Rome Masters, the Serbian has made an easy journey up till now winning all of his games in straight sets to set up this quarter-final clash with Tsitsipas.
Stefanos Tsitsipas has made a great start to the Clay season of 2021. The Greek star won the Monte Carlo Masters 2021 and followed it up with a runner-up finish at the Barcelona Open 2021. He then played at the Madrid Masters 2021 but was knocked out in the Round of 16 stage by Casper Ruud.
The 22-year old after receiving a bye in the first round won his next two games in straight sets and now faces a big test against the Serbian who is chasing his 6th Rome title.
Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsitpas : Head to Head
This will be 7th meeting between the duo and first meeting of this year. They last met in the semi-finals of the French Open 2020 where the Serbian won in a thrilling 5-setter. Djokovic has tasted victory in both their clay meetings so far while Tsitsipas has recorded his wins on Hard courts. Novak Djokovic leads the head-to-head tie 4-2.
Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsitpas : Prediction
With both the players looking in great form, the match could swing either way. Tsitsipas however has been made to fight hard in the first sets of both his matches almost going into tie breakers whereas Djokovic has wrapped up his games quickly. Nevertheless, it will be a thrilling encounter for all tennis fans to witness.
Prediction: Novak Djokovic to win in 3-sets.
Stay Updated!
Sarthak Shitole
(3462 Articles Published)