Novak Djokovic is about to start his campaign in Belgrade, where he is the hot favorite to win the title. The Serbian sensation had a fantastic run in Rome where he was stopped in the final by a Rafael Nadal after it gritty 3-setter.
Novak is obviously seeded number 1 in Belgrade, with Gael Monfils being the seed no.2. Djokovic was upset in the first edition of this tournament that was staged in April when he lost in the semifinals at the hands of Asla Karatsev.
Novak Djokovic in 2021
Ranked no.1, the Serbian played his last encounter on the 16th of May when he surrendered to world no.3 Rafael Nadal 7-5 1-6 6-3 in the final in Rome (draw).
At present, during this year Djokovic has a 16-3 win-loss record. The Serbian has won 1 title at the Australian Open. Novak got to the final in Rome.
Gael Monfils in 2021
At the moment ranked no.14, the French player played his last match on the 20th of May when he was overcome by world no.60 Yoshihito Nishioka 4-6 6-3 7-6(2) in the 2nd round in Lyon (draw).
Presently, during this year Gael owns an overall 1-4 match record.
Novak Djokovic and Gael Monfils fought against each other 18 times. Their current record is 17-1 for Djokovic. The last time they played, Novak Djokovic won 2-6 7-6(8) 6-1 in the semifinal in Dubai (Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships) in February 2020.
Novak Djokovic and Gael Monfils |
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