Novak Djokovic vs Marton Fucsovics – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 French Open
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THE FACTS
When is Novak Djokovic vs Marton Fucsovics on and what time does it start? Novak Djokovic vs Marton Fucsovics will take place on Wednesday 31st May, 2023 – not before 19:15 (UK)
Where is Novak Djokovic vs Marton Fucsovics taking place? Novak Djokovic vs Marton Fucsovics will take place at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France
What surface is Novak Djokovic vs Marton Fucsovics being played on? Novak Djokovic vs Marton Fucsovics will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Novak Djokovic vs Marton Fucsovics? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Novak Djokovic vs Marton Fucsovics
What channel is Novak Djokovic vs Marton Fucsovics on in the UK? Eurosport have the rights to the French Open in the UK
Where can I stream Novak Djokovic vs Marton Fucsovics in the UK? discovery+ subscribers can stream Novak Djokovic vs Marton Fucsovics live while the match can be streamed on Eurosport Player and Amazon Prime Video if it is televised
THE PREDICTION
World number three Novak Djokovic wobbled slightly at the end of his first round match against Aleksandar Kovacevic but he recovered well to win the tiebreak and secure straight sets. The Serb completed the career Grand Slam in 2016 by winning his maiden Roland-Garros title and he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas here in 2021 to lift a second trophy as one of only four men to do so since Rafael Nadal claimed his first of 14 in 2005. The Serb has courted controversy off the court this week after writing a politicised message on the camera but any criticism that comes his way will only serve to fuel his fire as he tries doggedly to get back into top gear on tour.
World number 83 Marton Fucsovics will come out all guns blazing here as a lover of the big occasion and a dour-set opener over Hugo Grenier gives him a solid bedrock in Paris after an early exit last week in Lyon. The 31-year-old has taken at least a set from Djokovic in three of their four meetings on tour but Djokovic has won them all relatively comfortably by the end, including in straight sets in their only Grand Slam encounter at Wimbledon in 2021. The sensible move is backing Djokovic to win outright but a first meeting on clay does leave room for Fucsovics to earn at least a set here.
