Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Vukic Preview & Prediction | 2024 Indian Wells Open | Second 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 Aleksandar Vukic on and what time does it start? Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Vukic will take place on Saturday 9th March, 2024 – not before 22:20 (UK)
Where is Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Vukic taking place? Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Vukic will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA
What surface is Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Vukic being played on? Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Vukic will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Vukic? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Vukic
What channel is Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Vukic on in the UK? Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Vukic will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Vukic in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Novak Djokovic vs Aleksandar Vukic live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number one Novak Djokovic is a five-time Indian Wells champion, last winning here in 2016, but this is possibly the first time in almost a decade that he comes to the desert as a title contender rather than the clear favourite. The 36-year-old has not played competitively since losing to new rival Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the Australian Open, snapping his streak of four titles on the spin in Melbourne, and he lost in Australia for the first time since 2018 when Alex de Minaur upset him at the United Cup at the start of the season.
This opening fixture against world number 69 Aleksandar Vukic is unlikely to trouble the Serb but it certainly feels as if there are more threats this fortnight than have been since the heyday of the ‘Big Three’, with Sinner, Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz and even Alexander Zverev capable of causing him stress in these conditions. 27-year-old Vukic beat qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki in two tiebreaks on Thursday and his powerful game could well force a tiebreak in the first set before falling away. Consider that option as a one-off but the sensible call is Djokovic to win in straight sets with a point to prove.
TIP: NOVAK DJOKOVIC TO WIN 2-0
