2 everywhere ball in the center

Can a Rune who has just returned with very good tennis and who has always bothered the Serb go and beat him in his kingdom? 🤔

Match conditions : central court, fast indoor hard, 9 p.m.

H2H : 2-2, but when Djoko is at his prime (for example in a Grand Slam), it is he who wins...

State of form : a Djoko who could not get back on his feet better with his victory at Bercy. A Rune who has (finally) shown a high level in his very last matches, but who still lacks consistency at his best level.

Comfort in the tournament: 46V, 17D for Djoko. Six titles. Monstrous. First participation for Holger Rune.

Strengths weaknesses : The list is long on the Serbian side. Very long. Let's say it's the perfect baseliner. On the weakness side we will mention the physical. His game is demanding. There is always this little doubt that it will hold up over the length of the tournament. And then he gets there all the time... CREATINAAAAAAA!!! On the Rune side, his forehand of course, and his explosiveness. His endurance and mental weaknesses...

Match up : who has a favorable match up against Djoko? Nadal at the time, Medvedev 2 years ago. Otherwise, I don't see... However, Rune played her luck quite a bit at Bercy by being very aggressive and often going to the net. He's good at exercising, what's more. On a fast surface, it can have its effect.

Possible scenario : a little impressed to play against his idol and to be among the elite of the elite, the very young Holger Rune could take a little time to come down from his dream. Djoko in his garden knows that he must spend as little energy as possible to be able to win the tournament and go on to the Davis Cup. We can expect a premium Djoko from this first match.

Personal opinion : Rune has the game to bother him a little, but I fear he will take 2 sets in these conditions.

Bets to consider: Djoko HDP -3.5 @1.75 HA, Djoko 2-0 @1.75 HA, +21 games @1.63 HA