Davis Cup 2023: Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

It has all come down to the last 4 of the Davis Cup and only the best teams in the tournament remain. While Australia has already booked their slot in the finals, only one place remains up for grabs and both Serbia and Italy will fight it out to clinch the second spot. However, one encounter could have everyone’s eye. Novak Djokovic will be taking on Jannik Sinner in the singles match. What makes the encounter even special is the fact that the match could decide the fate of either of the two teams.

That being said, who among Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner poses a strong hand in the match? What do the past stats between the two say and who could come out on top this time around? Let’s find out!

Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner: preview

Novak Djokovic has had a brilliant year as he managed to win 3 grand slams along with the ATP Finals title. Coming into the Davis Cup, the Serbian player has displayed his hunger as he looks all set to claim national gory with team Serbia. In the Davis Cup, he played in the quarter-finals where his team faced Great Britain. In a decisive match against Cameron Norrie, the Serbian came out on top against him.

The Serbian defeated him with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-4 and managed to win the second straight game for team Serbia. This eventually landed them the victory and secured a much-needed qualification in the semi-finals of the tournament. On the other hand, his opponent, Jannik Sinner also had a flying run at the ATP Finals where he managed to be the runner-up of the tournament.

Coming into the Davis Cup, he helped Team Italy secure a win against the Netherlands. After going down in the first game, team Italy bounced back, thanks to a 7-6, 6-1 win against Tallon Greikspoor. It then all came down to the third and decisive doubles match. Sinner teamed up with Lorenzo Sonego to defeat the duo of Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof 6-3, 6-4, and secured their spot in the semi-finals.

Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner: Head-to-head

The head-to-head rivalry between the two players is shaping into a classic. When it comes to the stats, these two have faced each other a total of 5 times. However, the Serbian is a clear winner in this with 4 wins to his name. Their first-ever meeting came back at the ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo Masters. In a complete one-sided dominance, the Serbian won the match with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-2.

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On the other hand, their recent encounter came at the finals of the ATP Finals in Turin this year. Novak Djokovic stood tall in the finals and made sure that he clinched his 7th ATP title with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-3. On the other hand, the only win for Jannik Sinner came at the group stage of the Nitto ATP Finals this year. The two faced each other and in a 3-set thriller, the Italian won in front of the home crowd with the scoreline of 7-5, 6-7, 7-6.

Prediction: Novak Djokovic-led team Serbia could make their way into the finals of the Davis Cup

The match between the two could well decide who among Serbia or Italy will make it through to the finals of the Davis Cup. As it comes to this, the Serbian has only title glory in mind. While both teams look pretty strong on paper, it is the Serbian side that could clinch a place in the finals.

Thus, a victory for Novak Djokovic could be on the cards as he is most likely to win. It can be said due to the head-to-head stats between the two players or the fact that the Serbian has been always upfront when it comes to delivering on big occasions.

What are your views on this? Whom are you rooting for? Do let us know in the comments below!

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