Botic van de Zandschulp vs Novak Djokovic – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Astana Open
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THE FACTS
When is Botic van de Zandschulp vs Novak Djokovic on and what time does it start? Botic van de Zandschulp vs Novak Djokovic will take place on Thursday 6th October, 2022 – not before 13:00 (UK)
Where is Botic van de Zandschulp vs Novak Djokovic taking place? Botic van de Zandschulp vs Novak Djokovic will take place at the National Tennis Center in Astana, Kazakhstan
What surface is Botic van de Zandschulp vs Novak Djokovic being played on? Botic van de Zandschulp vs Novak Djokovic will take place on an indoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Botic van de Zandschulp vs Novak Djokovic? Click here for the latest ticket information for Botic van de Zandschulp vs Novak Djokovic
What channel is Botic van de Zandschulp vs Novak Djokovic on in the UK? Botic van de Zandschulp vs Novak Djokovic will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Botic van de Zandschulp vs Novak Djokovic in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Botic van de Zandschulp vs Novak Djokovic live on the Prime Video app, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number seven Novak Djokovic conceded just two games to Cristian Garin on Wednesday to make it five wins on the spin from last week’s title-winning campaign at the Tel Aviv Open. The 35-year-old is desperately trying to make up the ground in the race for the ATP Finals in Turin at the end of the year and that kind of goal is likely to keep him focused through any tournament of this stature, although the draw is particularly stacked in Astana. World number 34 Botic van de Zandschulp also conceded just two games in his first round match but the Dutchman has suffered a small downturn in form on tour over the last few weeks, failing to win back-to-back matches since late August. A first meeting with Djokovic, particularly with the former world number one needing all the ranking points he can get, is unlikely to go too well for the 27-year-old here but he is capable of forcing a decider at his best. That makes Djokovic in straight sets a reasonable risk and the Serb to win outright the sensible move.
