2021 French Open Third Round – Novak Djokovic vs Ricardas Berankis Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Novak Djokovic vs Ricardas Berankis on and what time does it start? Saturday 5th June, 2021 – not before 12:15 (UK)
Where is Novak Djokovic vs Ricardas Berankis taking place? Stade Roland Garros, Paris
What surface is Novak Djokovic vs Ricardas Berankis being played on? Clay (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Novak Djokovic vs Ricardas Berankis? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Novak Djokovic vs Ricardas Berankis on? Both ITV and Eurosport will be showing live coverage of the French Open so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I stream Novak Djokovic vs Ricardas Berankis? ITV Hub, Eurosport Player & Amazon Prime Video (in France only)
THE PREDICTION
World number 93 Ricardas Berankis has played very well to reach the third round of Roland-Garros, bettering his best result from last year when he was stopped by his next opponent. It is a shame for the Lithuanian that his hard work against Ugo Humbert and James Duckworth has not rewarded him a kinder draw but he will face the world number one for a fourth time having never taken a set off the Serb with no pressure, at least. 34-year-old Djokovic made short work of his second round match against Pablo Cuevas to continue a solid campaign so far and his draw has been kinder so far than both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, which could aid him come the quarter-finals. This looks like another open-and-shut case for Djokovic in three sets, though Berankis could start strongly.
