Dominic Thiem – Novak Djokovic

Thiem and Djokovic also met Roland Garros last year. The former world number 1 was imposed without any problems, with the score of 6-2, 6-1, 6-4, on his way to the first Grand Slam title in France.

His success in last year’s tour was not a surprise, he dominated the first part of the season. The elimination in Wimbledon’s 3rd round was, however, the beginning of a weaker Serbian period, which may not have ended. Djokovic has not won any title since the beginning of January when he was in Doha. He lost six of the 30 matches played this year, a poor result for a player with his claims.

At Roland Garros, Djokovic passed into three sets of Granollers-Pujol, Sousa and Ramos, but needed a decisive set to pass Schwartzman.

The 21 wins in 25 clay games are Dominic Thiem’s ​​third place in the London Race (Champions Tournament). The Austrian won the Rio de Janeiro tournament this year and played finals in Barcelona and Madrid. Thiem is the only player to beat Nadal this year.

Direct meetings

Djokovic leads the series of direct meetings with 5-0. Sarbu was extremely authoritative in the matches with Thiem. The Austrian has won a single set so far in a game played at the end of last year at the Champions Tournament.
conclusions

Thiem’s ​​talent and the current form of the two players make it possible for the Austrian to win this game. However, the results of the matches he played with Djokovic and the relative lack of experience with his opponent could have the balance in favor of the Serb. A victory of any one in three sets seems extremely unlikely.