French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic vs Tennys Sandgren Preview; Head-to-Head & Prediction

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will begin his journey at the French Open 2021 against American player Tennys Sandgren on Tuesday. The match will be a good test for the Serbian player as he is one of the contenders to win this year’s title, his second, in the French capital. 

Novak Djokovic vs Tennys Sandgren: Preview

This season, the Serbian ace has been in great form, having won his 18th Grand Slam title earlier this season. Although he has not won the biggest titles at the clay-court events, he has won matches against the top players in difficult situations. 

Just last week, Novak Djokovic won the title at the ATP 250 event in Belgrade. Winning the title will surely boost his confidence as he enters Paris. 

On the other side, Tennys Sandgren has not performed well on the clay courts. He has been part of a handful of tournaments in recent weeks but has failed to impress. 

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Djokovic vs Sandgren: Head-to-Head

These athletes have played against each other on three occasions. However, they have all been one-sided and won by Nole. They have played on the hard courts and on the grass at Wimbledon. 

Their match tomorrow will be their first meeting on a clay court. In their previous three matches, Tennys has managed to win just one set against the Serbian machine. 

Djokovic vs Sandgren: Prediction

It will be a mammoth of a task for the American player to register a win against the Serbian athlete. Even more so during a Grand Slam event, World No. 1, Novak Djokovic will in top form and will leave no room for error. 

Tennys Sandgren doesn’t prefer the clay courts and his recent results at the clay-court events clearly indicate it. The Serbian player will be the favorite to win this match at the French Open 2021. 

Prediction: Novak Djokovic to win in three sets. 

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