Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Third Round

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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo on and what time does it start? Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo will take place on Sunday 12th May, 2024 – not before 13:00 (UK)
Where is Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo taking place? Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo being played on? Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo
What channel is Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo on in the UK? Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number one Novak Djokovic comfortably beat Corentin Moutet 6-3 6-1 on Friday night, despite having his serve broken twice, but he was thankfully not sriously hurt when a water bottle fell from a spectator’s bag onto his head whilst meeting fans afterwards. The 36-year-old has endured one of his sparest seasons so far as he entered the Italian Open in the rare position of not yet winning a trophy this year but he is a six-time former champion in Rome and he stands an excellent chance at a seventh in the absence of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
26-year-old Alejandro Tabilo will set a new career-high ATP world ranking of 31st after beating Yannick Hanfmann in straight sets, building on his strong clay form from winning the Cagliari Challenger last week. The Chilean is enjoying an excellent breakthrough season on tour but Djokovic is well aware that he is running out of time to find form ahead of Roland-Garros and we should expect more concise tennis as a result. Back the top seed to win in straight sets.
TIP: NOVAK DJOKOVIC TO WIN 2-0