Novak Djokovic vs Corentin Moutet Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian 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 Corentin Moutet on and what time does it start? Novak Djokovic vs Corentin Moutet will take place on Friday 10th May, 2024 – not before 18:00 (UK)
Where is Novak Djokovic vs Corentin Moutet taking place? Novak Djokovic vs Corentin Moutet will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Novak Djokovic vs Corentin Moutet being played on? Novak Djokovic vs Corentin Moutet will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Novak Djokovic vs Corentin Moutet? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Novak Djokovic vs Corentin Moutet
What channel is Novak Djokovic vs Corentin Moutet on in the UK? Novak Djokovic vs Corentin Moutet will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Novak Djokovic vs Corentin Moutet in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Novak Djokovic vs Corentin Moutet live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
This should be a lot of fun late on Friday night in the Italian Open’s amphitheatre-like Centre Court. Six-time Rome champion Novak Djokovic has endured his worst season in almost a decade as he seeks a first title of the season but he will be laser-focused on this campaign for two key reasons: to gather enough match practice to peak in time for Roland-Garros and to out-perform Rafael Nadal, to whom he lost a modern classic in the final here three years ago. The 36-year-old reached the semi-finals of the Monte-Carlo Masters last month before a shock first defeat to Casper Ruud, whom he beat to the Roland-Garros title last summer, but an extended break should see him refreshed and ready to go at this wide-open Rome draw with very few threats in Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’ absence.
World number 83 Corentin Moutet came back from a set down to beat Roman Safiullin on Thursday, using that second wind momentum only losing in qualifying can offer a player, and he will throw everything at this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to face a potentially out-of-sorts Djokovic. The 25-year-old is at his best on clay, on which his left-handed trickery and world-class wind-up tactics can frustrate plenty of top players, but Djokovic should be too experience to suffer too long here. Djokovic beat Moutet in straight sets in their previous encounter at the Paris Masters back in 2019 but this could be a lot tougher if Moutet brings his maverick best to win over neutrals in the Roman crowd. Back Djokovic, who will savour ousting a disruptor, to win in straight sets all the same.
TIP: NOVAK DJOKOVIC TO WIN 2-0
