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Novak Djokovic vs Alex de Minaur: ATP Monte Carlo – quarterfinal
Alex de Minaur already defeated Novak Djokovic this season, and whether he can do that again, we will see in the quarterfinal of the Monte Carlo Masters.
Novak Djokovic Profile
Novak Djokovic recently became the oldest player ever to be No. 1 in the world, and every week, he pushes the record for the most career weeks being on top of the ATP rankings. The Serbian is 10-3 for the season and 2-0 on clay courts.
He is coming off a 7-5, 6-3 win over Lorenzo Musetti in the round of 16 after previously defeating Roman Safiullin 6-1, 6-2.
Djokovic has yet to win a title this season, and this is only the fourth tournament he will play in 2024. H reached the semifinals at the Australian Open, lost in the third round at Indian Wells, and had a 2-1 record at the United Cup.
He made his debut in Monte Carlo in 2006 and won the titles in 2013 and 2015.
Alex de Minaur Profile
Alex de Minaur is 11th in the ATP rankings, two spots lower than his career high. The Australian is 22-6 for the season and 3-0 on clay courts.
De Minaur is coming off a 6-3, 6-4 win against Alexei Popyrin in the round of 16. Previously in the tournament, he defeated Talon Griekspoor and Stan Wawrinka.
Earlier this season, de Minaur won the title in Acapulco and lost in the final in Rotterdam to Jannik Sinner. This is his fifth appearance in Monte Carlo, and he has reached the quarterfinal for the first time.
Head-to-Head – Bautista Agut leads 3-2
- De Minaur vs Djokovic 6-4, 6-4 (2024 United Cup)
- Djokovic vs De Minaur 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 (2023 Australian Open, round of 16)
Prediction and Conclusion
Alex de Minaur defeated Novak Djokovic in the first week of the season, which was Serbia’s first loss on Australian soil in nine years. De Minaur is one of, if not the fastest player on the tour, but that will not make such a difference on clay court. Djokovic is managing his schedule wisely this season, and he is warming up for Roland Garros in Monte Carlo. The crowd has not been particularly welcoming in the previous matches, which only wakes up the beast in him. Djokovic is still the best player in the world and will have no problem winning today in straight sets.
