Stefanos Tsitsipas will face Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals in Rome for what will be the most intriguing match of the day on Friday. Stefanos Tsitsipas has a losing record against the world number 1 (2-4). However, it seems that the Greek sensation has all the opportunities to stage an important upset in Rome given the level of tennis that he has been playing on clay during this season.
Stefanos Tsitsipas won 2 good straight-set matches against Marin Cilic and Matteo Berrettini and it seems that he is extremely comfortable playing in Rome this year.
Told him about his upcoming match against the world number 1, Stefanos commented:
“It’s important to play as many matches as I can on clay before the Roland Garros and it is much better if I have the chance to do it against players like Nole. Tomorrow is a new day and I will try to do my best. It will not be easy, I must be mentally prepared for a big battle.”
Previously, the last time they competed against each other, Novak Djokovic won 6-3 6-2 5-7 4-6 6-1 in the semifinal in Paris (French Open) in October 2020.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Tsitsipas in Rome, ranking, and results in 2021
Currently ranked no.5 (career-high), Stefanos has managed to achieve a composed 29-7 record in 2021. Stefanos is playing in Rome where he defeated Marin Cilic 7-5 6-2 and Matteo Berrettini 7-63 6-2.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will play the world no.1 Novak Djokovic in the quarter. The head to head is 4-2 for Djokovic.
Stefanos conquered 1 title in 2021 in Monte-Carlo. The Greek got to the final in Acapulco (Abierto Mexicano Telcel) and in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
Tsitsipas won 6 titles in his career: 2 on clay courts and 4 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
Djokovic in Rome, ranking, and results in 2021
Currently the world no.1, the Serbian owns a compiled 14-2 win-loss record in 2021. Djokovic is currently competing in Rome where he bested Taylor Harry Fritz 6-3 7-65 and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-2 6-1.
Novak Djokovic will fight against the world no.5 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter. Their head to head is 4-2 for Djokovic.
The Serbian conquered 1 title in 2021 at the Australian Open.
Novak won 82 titles in his career: 48 on hard courts, 15 on clay courts, 13 on indoor courts and 6 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic fought against each other 6 times. Their actual record is 4-2 for Djokovic. The last time they locked horns, Novak Djokovic won 6-3 6-2 5-7 4-6 6-1 in the semifinal in Paris (French Open) in October 2020.
Here the highlights.
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