Novak Djokovic’s victory over Karen Khachanov in the semi-finals was the 18th for the world’s best player at the ATP 250 in Belgrade. In doing so, he suffered two defeats. Andrey Rublev may become the second Russian to beat the Serb in Serbia. The game will start on April 24 at 13:00 UK time.
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Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction One – Handicap (-3) for Djokovic – 1.70.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Two – Total Games Under 21.5 – 2.05.
The top 2 seeds will be going head-to-head in Belgrade‼️@SerbiaOpen2022 | #SerbiaOpen pic.twitter.com/tS1jsFaCQj
— ATP Tour (@atptour)
Match Predict – Handicap (-3) for Djokovic
The only head-to-head encounter between the two men ended with Djokovic winning in two sets. We believe that this match will be dominated by the world number one as well. Novak is getting better and better with each match, so we believe that the Serb will be able to take the main trophy of the domestic competition in Belgrade.
Total Games – Under 21.5
Djokovic is getting better and better with each match. Novak is gradually approaching his optimum playing conditions. We believe that the Serb will show his class in the final and beat Rublev in two sets, as he did last season at the final tournament.
Preliminary review and match prediction for Novak Djokovic vs Andrey Rublev
Novak Djokovic:
Back in the Belgrade FINAL for the third time in his career‼️@DjokerNole takes out Khachanov 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.@SerbiaOpen2022 | #SerbiaOpen pic.twitter.com/1M7iHFi5NE
— ATP Tour (@atptour)
It was not easy for Djokovic to reach the final at home in Belgrade. In each of the three matches played, Novak had to win back-to-back games.
In the opening match, Djokovic defeated Laslo Dere (2-6, 7-6, 7-6). After that, he defeated (4-6, 6-3, 6-3) Miomir Kecmanovic in the quarterfinals. In the semi-finals, Djokovic defeated Karen Khachanov (4-6, 6-1, 6-2).
Andrey Rublev:
.@AndreyRublev97 in command to start. Takes the first set 6-2 over Fognini. @SerbiaOpen2022 | #SerbiaOpen pic.twitter.com/Ir0CeZv9LT
— ATP Tour (@atptour)
Rublev only had trouble in his opening match against Jiri Lehecka. Andrey needed three games (4-6, 7-6, 6-2) to beat the Czech player.
In the quarter-finals, Rublev scored a (6-3, 6-3) win over Taro Daniel in two sets. In the semifinals, Rublev defeated Fabio Fognini (6-2, 6-2) by a comfortable score. This will be Rublev’s third final this season after winning the previous two.
Safe Bets
Rublev has played less than 9.5 games in the first set in 3 of his last 5 matches. We offer to bet on “1st Set Games – Under 9.5” with the odds of 1.85.
Get Quick Rich
Djokovic has played four tie-breaks in his last five matches. We offer to bet on “Tie-Break – Yes” with the odds of 2.35.
Match Details and Statistics
Type of Court – Clay
Speed of Court – 3/10
Djokovic’s Rating – 1
Novak Djokovic Wins/Losses in 2022 – 5/2
Rublev’s Rating – 8
Andrey Rublev Wins/Losses in 2022 – 21/5
Most popular FAQ for Novak Djokovic vs Andrey Rublev
Who won the last meeting between these players?
Djokovic got a victory in their only head-to-head game in 2021 (6-3, 6-2).
Where will this fixture be played?
The match will be played at Novak Tennis Center, Belgrade, Serbia.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds for Serbia Open at Vbet and William Hill.
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