Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic – Third Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Wimbledon Championships
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THE FACTS
When is Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic on and what time does it start? Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic will take place on Friday 1st July, 2022 – not before 14:45 (UK)
Where is Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic taking place? Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic will take place at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England
What surface is Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic being played on? Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic will take place on an outdoor grass court
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What channel is Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic on in the UK? Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic will be televised live on BBC platforms
Where can I stream Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic in the UK? Novak Djokovic vs Miomir Kecmanovic can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app
THE PREDICTION
Defending champion Novak Djokovic looked a different player on Wednesday compared to his choppy four-set win over Soonwoo Kwon in the first round. The 35-year-old was imperious in a complete display against hard-hitting Thanasi Kokkinakis, who was broken five times by the Serb in a straight-sets. Djokovic is a man on a mission at SW19 with the likelihood that he will not be allowed to play at the US Open or next season’s Australian Open after his refusal to get vaccinated saw him deported from Australia back in January. The Serb desperately needs to claim a seventh Wimbledon title, therefore equalling Roger Federer’s record here, to stay in touch with Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard has won in Melbourne and Paris this season to set the Men’s Grand Slam Singles record at 22.
World number 30 Miomir Kecmanovic has so far beaten John Millman and Alejandro Tabilo this week, both in four sets, as he continues to enjoy the form of his career this season. Perhaps mostly on hardcourts, with deep runs at the Australian Open, Indian Wells and the Miami Open coming as a surprise after being pigeon-holed as a clay specialist early in his career. The 22-year-old idolises Djokovic but he was not awed by him at the Serbia Open back in April as he took the first set in their quarter-final clash before defeat. Djokovic leads their head-to-head record 2-0 but Kecmanovic’s season deserves the respect of a cautious pick for the defending champion to win outright here, with four sets a distinct possibility.
