Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander Zverev 2/5/21 - ATP Cup Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 02/03/2021 at 9:48 PM ET
In the 2021 ATP Cup in Melbourne, Alexander Zverev is set to play against Novak Djokovic. This is a big tie for Team Germany and for Team Serbia so both players will be desperate to win for their teams.
Alexander Zverev defeated Denis Shapolalov in the opening round of the tournament. Zverev had a slow start to the match but the German was strong following an opening set slow to win the contest in 3 sets. During the win, Alexander Zverev impressed with his serving as he won over 75% of his service points which allowed him to win all of his service games. With the Australian Open starting next week, Zverev will hope to win this match and take some huge momentum into the first major tournament of the season.
On the other side of the coin, Novak Djokovic also defeated Denis Shapovalov in the first round of the tournament. It was a comfortable win for Novak Djokovic as he won in straight sets. During the victory, Novak Djokovic won all of his service games and 2 return games. Djokovic looked in complete control throughout the match as he outclassed Denis Shapovalov. Australia has always been a strong country for Novak Djokovic as he has won multiple Australian Open titles and Team Serbia currently holds the ATP Cup. Djokovic has a great record at Melbourne Park and considering his current form, the Serbian superstar will be tough to beat.
Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev have played each other 6 times in the past. Djokovic has won on 4 occasions while Zverev has won twice. The most recent match between these two players was in 2020 at the ATP Finals where Novak Djokovic won in straight sets. Zverev last defeated Djokovic in 2018.
Looking at all the information, I am expecting a close match between two elite players. That being said, I see Novak Djokovic win this match. Djokovic looks in better form and the Serbian superstar always plays his best tennis in Australia. I see Djokovic winning in 3 sets.
