Australia vs Serbia | Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic Preview & Prediction | 2024 United Cup
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THE FACTS
When is Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic on and what time does it start? Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic will take place on Wednesday 3rd January, 2024 – not before 09:00 (UK)
Where is Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic taking place? Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic will take place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia
What surface is Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic being played on? Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic
What channel is Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic on in the UK? Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic cannot be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic in the UK? Tennis TV subscribers can stream Alex de Minaur vs Novak Djokovic live in the UK
THE PREDICTION
World number 12 Alex de Minaur made amends for his opening United Cup defeat against Great Britain’s Cam Norrie with an excellent straight-sets upset over the USA’s Taylor Fritz, setting the tone for a crucial tie that saw Matthew Ebden and Storm Hunter oust the defending champions. Edging through to the quarter-finals in such thrilling circumstances will give the hosts real hope of making it through this tough clash with Novak Djokovic’s Serbia, particularly with their star doubles duo anchoring the team, but De Minaur faces the thankless task of opening it against the world number one. 36-year-old Djokovic endured a potential wrist problem to beat Jiri Lehecka in three sets on Tuesday, although his two sets saw Lehecka earn just a game in each to suggest that the scoreline flatters the Czech.
If there is evidence of an injury Djokovic will not think twice about withdrawing from the United Cup with his Australian Open title to defend but if he takes to court he has to be backed to break Australian hearts here – just as he did against De Minaur in three blistering sets in Melbourne last year. Wait for the Serb’s participation to be confirmed but if he does play he can be backed to win in straight sets.
TIP: NOVAK DJOKOVIC TO WIN 2-0
