When it comes to tennis, there is hardly anyone who will not relate Novak Djokovic with greatness. One of the finest players in the game, the Serbian player recently won a record-breaking 24th grand slam at the US Open. Since then, the Djoker has been out of the court and is now all set to announce his arrival in style by lifting off another title in the ongoing ATP Paris Masters.

However, standing his way this time around will be Tallon Greikspoor. With a chance to secure his seat in the quarter-finals, who among the two will make it through? Let’s find out!

Novak Djokovic vs Tallon Greikspoor: preview

Novak Djokovic has had a wonderful 2023 year. Coming into the Paris Masters, the Serbian legend has displayed sheer performance and has won 3 grand slams out of a possible 4 this year. His journey into the Paris Masters has been smooth so far. Facing Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the first round, the Serbian did not have to pull in some extraordinary and won the match in straight sets.

The final scoreline of the match ended 6-3, 6-2 in favor of the Djoker. Completely determined to lay his hands on the title after having missed out last year, he will make sure to do whatever it takes to accomplish his goals. On the other hand, his opponent Tallon Greikspoor has also shown good form in Paris.

Having faced Chris Eubanks in the round of 64, the player from the Netherlands had to pull up his real game as he defeated the American in a 3-set-thriller. The final scoreline of the match ended 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 in favor of Griekspoor. He then faced Spanish player, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. However, this time, things were relatively easy for him as he secured a straight-set win over his opponent. The final scoreline of the match ended 6-2, 6-2.

Djokovic vs Greikspor: Head-to-head

These two have faced each other a total of 2 times in their career. Of these, Novak Djokovic has maintained a 100% win record by winning both matches. The first match between the two came back at the US Open in 2021. Djokovic won the encounter in straight sets. The final scoreline of the match ended 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in favor of the Serbian great.

Their next meeting came earlier this year when the two faced off against each other at the Dubai Duty Free Championship. In that encounter as well, the Djoker proved to be too strong of a force for Greikspoor and defeated him in straight sets. The final scoreline of the match ended 6-2, 6-3 in favor of Djokovic.

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Prediction: Novak Djokovic to maintain his perfect win record and secure a spot in the next round

With the form that Novak Djokovic is in now, there is no doubt that he looks in a more comfortable spot to land the victory home and secure his place in the next round. Also, with how he has played when the two have faced each other, he is very well aware of his opponent’s tactics and would want to use every single way to secure an easy win.

As for Greikspoor, if he wishes to take home the win, he would have to pull in some extraordinary stuff. Defeating the best player in the world would take a lot of guts and effort. However, the odds at the moment favor Novak Djokovic. What are your views on this? Who are you rooting for? Do let us know in the comments below!

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