Novak Djokovic vs Hubert Hurkacz Prediction & Betting Tips - Paris, France

Prediction published on 05/11/2021, 15:45  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 05/11/2021 at 17:28 in ATP Paris Prediction

Novak Djokovic is on course to win his sixth Paris Masters title. The top seed takes on Hubert Hurkacz (seeded seventh) in the semi-finals. Djokovic hasn't won a title since becoming Wimbledon champion in July. Since then he's won Bronze at the Olympics and lost to Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final. Back on court this week for the first time since September, he's had a few problems on his way to this semi-final. The second round saw him beat Marton Fucsovics but he dropped the middle set. The third round saw him get a walkover against Gael Monfils. That's probably not what he wanted after taking some time off the circuit. He showed better form in the quarter finals as he beat in-form Taylor Fritz in straight sets. The world number one has won both of his previous two matches against Hurkacz. Both were in Grand Slam events in 2019, one on clay, the other on grass, so now he can get the hat-trick on a hard court.

It's been a good week for Hubert Hurkacz. His run to this semi-final has confirmed his place at the ATP Tour Finals in Milan.  He's already won three titles this year and that includes the Miami Masters. The current world number ten was in great form in that tournament, beating Shapovalov, Raonic, Tsitsipas, Rublev and Sinner to lift the title. This week has again seen him playing well with victories over Tommy Paul, Dominik Koepfer (after losing the first set) and James Duckworth in three sets. Djokovic looked in good form in the last eight and he can win this in straight sets.