Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | Third Round
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THE FACTS
When is Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry on and what time does it start? Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry will take place on Friday 19th January, 2024 – not before 08:00 (UK)
Where is Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry taking place? Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry being played on? Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry will take place on an outdoor hard court
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What channel is Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry on in the UK? Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry live on their website
THE LOWDOWN
World number one Novak Djokovic has already spent over seven hours on court after two bruising encounters with 18-year-old future star Dino Prizmic and home hopeful Alexei Popyrin, who made use of a poor second-set by Djokovic before the defending champion rallied in four. The 36-year-old is clearly struggling with illness at the moment, and that should improve with each passing day, but his level was worse against Popyrin than against a spirited Prizmic in the first round and that will really concern him ahead of another potential marathon here.
24-year-old Tomas Martin Etcheverry will set a new career-high ATP world ranking of 28th after another eye-catching result in Melbourne, beating Gael Monfils in straight sets to back-up a one-sided victory over five-time former finalist Andy Murray. The Argentine enjoyed a remarkable run to the quarter-finals of Roland-Garros on his favoured clay last summer but this spotless campaign on a hardcourt has come as a big surprise after a losing start to 2024.
THE PREDICTION
Tomas Martin Etcheverry has a serious engine that he has barely had to utilise to reach the third round of the Australian Open. The 24-year-old will know that his only hope at beating world number one Novak Djokovic, whose illness should have passed by Friday, is to play the long game in every single point but Djokovic had his number last season in two straight-set results, including on clay at the Italian Open. 10-time Australian Open champion Djokovic will be doubly eager to limit his time on court after such a gruelling start but, whilst we can expect an improved performance, take the suitably cautious move in backing the Serb to win outright. You could consider adding at least a tiebreak, with one in each of his matches so far.
TIP: NOVAK DJOKOVIC TO WIN
