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- Match: Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
- Tournament: Monte-Carlo Masters 2022.
- Date: 12th April 2022.
- Time: 5:10 p.m.
- Venue: Monte Carlo, Monaco.
- Surface: Clay.
- Round: Round of 64.
- Category: ATP Masters 1000.
- Prize money: $5,802,475.
Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Preview
In the second round of the Monte-Carlo Masters on Tuesday, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic will face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Djokovic will be aiming for a third triumph in Monte Carlo as he attempts to enhance his form in the events leading up to Roland Garros, where he is the defending champion. With Rafael Nadal, the King of Clay, unable to compete in Monte Carlo due to a rib stress fracture, Novak Djokovic will be optimistic about his chances. Although Nadal, who has a record 11 championships in Monte Carlo, is not there, the red-hot Carlos Alcaraz and reigning champion Stefanos Tsistsipas are still in Djokovic's way.
Nevertheless, being the top-seeded player, Djokovic received a bye in the first round and he is all set to lock horns with Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the 2nd round of the ATP Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday.
On the other side, Davidovich Fokina hasn't had a strong start to the season. The Spaniard's best tournament performance came in the Qatar Open, where he reached the quarterfinals. Following that, his performance in the Miami Masters and the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech did not appear to be very impressive. He, however, began his Monte Carlos Masters campaign with a straight-set victory (7-5, 6-3) over Marcos Giron in the first round.
Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Head-To-Head Records
This will be the duo's third meeting since they played both of their matches last season. Djokovic has a 2-0 head-to-head record after winning both matches in straight sets.
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Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina: Who Will Be The Ultimate Winner ?
Djokovic will enter as the overwhelming favourite, but given that the match will be played on Davidovich Fokina's preferred surface, he should not be dismissed. Last year, the Spaniard had a strong showing on the red dirt, reaching the quarterfinals of both the Monte-Carlo Masters and the French Open. As a result, he'll be confident enough to fetch the match. Meanwhile, despite the fact that the Serb's preferred surface is hardcourt, he is also a formidable clay-court player. His quickness, return game, defensive skills, and powerful groundstrokes are enough to beat the Spaniard.
Our Prediction: Novak Djokovic to win in straight sets.
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Where To Watch the match?
However, all of the action will be broadcasted live for spectators in the following countries, on the following networks and websites:
- USA: Viewers in the United States can catch all the action on Tennis Channel.
- UK: Enthusiasts in the United Kingdom can watch the action live on Amazon Prime Video.
- India: Voot, an OTT platform in India will be showing the coverage of the Miami Open 2022 online.