2020 French Open Semi-Final – Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas on and what time does it start? Friday 9th October, 2020 – not before 16:00 (UK)
Where is Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas taking place? Stade Roland Garros, Paris
What surface is Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas being played on? Clay
Where can I get tickets for Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas? A reduced number of spectators can attend one of the three main courts and tickets can be found here
What channel is Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas on? Both ITV and Eurosport will be showing live coverage of the French Open so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I stream Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas? ITV Hub, Eurosport Player & Amazon Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
There is plenty riding on this match between world number one Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas, not least the fitness of Djokovic after he exhibited plenty of aches and strains in his quarter-final match with Pablo Carreno Busta. The Serb masterfully came through that match despite his clear body problems and his chances in this match will rely heavily on how well he can recover. An injured Novak Djokovic can still battle with the best of them but Tsitsipas’ dominant performance against Andrey Rublev, who had beaten him only 10 days before, suggests the Greek has a real chance at reaching his first Grand Slam final here. After a shaky first round five-setter against Jaume Munar, the Greek has lived a charmed life at the French Open and will have significantly more energy than his opponent.
Therefore, the longer this match takes it would seem the better chance Tsitsipas has to overcome Djokovic. The Serb will know he needs to beat his opponent early and efficiently, but so much rides on his fitness here it would be hard to make a logical call for the winner. Both players taking a set seems a reasonable option in the betting markets but this in turn muddies the waters for the result. Djokovic’s sheer will to reach the final makes him the “heart” favourite but his fitness issues shades the “head” vote to the world number five.
