Novak Djokovic vs Francisco Cerundolo Prediction: Djokovic won't take any chances

Novak Djokovic is back in action in the Round of 16 stage of the French Open. Djokovic is on course to defend his title and he's a favorite to lift up the trophy once again in a few days. Novak Djokovic's opponent in this round of 16 is Francisco Cerundolo.

Djokovic defeated Lorenzo Musetti in the last round, while Fransisco Cerundolo defeated Tommy Paul in his last match.

Serbian tennis superstars and currently best player Novak Djokovic will have all attention turned to him once again in this upcoming game against Francisco Cerundolo. 

Novak's last game against Lorenzo Musetti ended in 5 sets, and the game was played for 4 hours and 25 minutes. The first set was closely contested, but Djokovic came out on top, winning 7-5. But then things turned sour for Djokovic as he lost the 2nd and 3rd sets by 6-7,2-6 scoreline. It was down to the 4th set for Djokovic to force an extension and he did by winning 6-3. Finally in the 5th set Djokovic won 6-0 to put the game to bed.

Novak Djokovic's numbers during the game were:- First Serve (65%), Break Points Saved (0%), Service Games Won (18), Second Serve Return Points (50%), Break Points Converted (9).

Fransisco Cerundolo is aware that the odds are against him in this game but he will hope to find a way to upset the World Number 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic in this Round of 16 match. 

Francisco had also done really well in the tournament so far considering how far he had come. He played against Tommy Paul in this last round and he won after 4 sets that lasted approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes. Cerundolo started off slowly and lost the opening set 3-6. But he was not fazed by the result and he replied appropriately with a 6-3 win in the second set. It became a walk in the park for Cerundolo after that and he won the third and fourth sets, 6-3,6-2.

According to stats, Francisco Cerundolo had the numbers:- First Serve (74%), Break Points Saved (50%), Service Games Won (12), Second Serve Return Points (54%), Break Points Converted (9).

There is no h2h record between both players.

Novak Djokovic is the favorite by a mile and that's undebatable. His performance in the last round was a bit rusty and he will be hoping to put in a better performance. A player of Novak's caliber is not fazed by pressure and anxiety, so he should be comfortable against Cerundolo in this upcoming game. 

Match Facts:- 

Novak Djokovic won his last 3 games in a row

Facundo Cerundolo won his last 3 games in a row

Facundo Cerundolo won his last 3 sets

• Under 36 Games at 1.63 Odds
• Facundo Cerundolo to Win a Set at 1.90 Odds
• Total 4 Sets at 2.87 Odds