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French Open 2019 – Novak Djokovic vs Hubert Hurkacz Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

Where is Novak Djokovic vs Hubert Hurkacz taking place? Court Philippe Chatrier, Roland-Garros, Paris

When is Novak Djokovic vs Hubert Hurkacz on and what time does it start? Monday 27th May, 2019 – (not before) 13:50 (UK)

What channel is Novak Djokovic vs Hubert Hurkacz on in the UK? ITV4 & Eurosport are sharing broadcasting rights for the French Open so it is worth checking their schedules

Where can I stream Novak Djokovic vs Hubert Hurkacz? Televised matches can be streamed via the ITV Hub & Eurosport Player

Where can I get tickets for Novak Djokovic vs Hubert Hurkacz?
https://tickets.rolandgarros.com/en/home

HEAD-TO-HEAD
All-time meetings: N/A
Last meeting: N/A

THE PLAYERS

NOVAK DJOKOVIC

  • Novak Djokovic lost his first set to Rafael Nadal 6-0 in the final of the Italian Masters before eventually losing in three sets and that is the most likely final pair for Roland Garros.
  • The French Open has avoided Novak Djokovic like no other Grand Slam and he is here seeking out just his second title in his quest to achieve another clean sweep.
  • The Serb world number one was knocked out of last year’s competition in a quarter-final shock by Marco Cecchinato and it is no secret that if Djokovic has a weak surface, it is clay.

HUBERT HURKACZ

  • Hubert Hurkacz made great strides at the Madrid Open earlier this month but has lost his next two in Rome and in Lyon since losing to Alexander Zverev in the round of 16.
  • 22-year-old Hurkacz made his first appearance at Roland Garros last year where he made his way through the qualifiers before losing out to Marin Cilic in the first round.
  • The Polish youngster has never faced Novak Djokovic and his performance on clay this year has been vastly mixed so it is unclear if Madrid was an anomaly or signs of improvement.

THE PREDICTION

Hubert Hurkacz meets Novak Djokovic for the first time and should see this match on Court Philippe Chatrier as an enjoyable learning experience, with the Serbian world number one determined as ever to reach a milestone second career clean sweep of Grand Slams. Hurkacz has caused problems for top quality opponents in the past but he should be nothing more than match practice for Djokovic here.

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