Zverev desperately need to hold now. A 133mph ace down the T starts things nicely for Zverev, but Djokovic chases down a pretty average drop shot for 15-15. That's certainly how the bookies see it, with Djokovic a massive 1/10 favourite and Zverev at odds as long as 6/1. Djokovic has such a superior drop shot, which you feel could end up being crucial today. It's a challenge that will be made more difficult by the fact that as usual Zverev took the scenic route through the early rounds of a slam. He uses it to get a foothold in the game at 15-15, and then benefits from successive missed Zverev forehands to earn two set points at 15-40. When you watch Djokovic playing like this it feels silly to think he won't finish his career with more grand slams than any other player. Zverev had beaten Djokovic for the ATP Finals trophy in November, where his long-limbed groundstrokes proved too powerful to handle. He's berating himself after missing shots and is particularly frustrated when Djokovic easily deals with his attempted hot dog pass. Djokovic hasn't lost a set so far at the French Open; is he about to lose one now? A winner off either wing before a much better drop shot than his previous attempt bring up 40-0. Nadal vs Djokovic head-to-head: The Serbian won their last meeting at the French Open (Image: GETTY) "I've played [Rafa] more than I [have] played any other player in … We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. Some brilliant backhand hitting twice takes him to break point, but on both occasions he's two tentative on the forehand and misses the opportunity. Less of the heart-throbbing brilliance of the last few games, just a comfortable hold to 15. Zverev presumably to try and clear his head after that dismal end to the second set. The US Open 2020 has been one of a kind; from empty stadiums to players getting disqualified, we have seen it all. Could this be the start of a miraculous comeback? We'll soon find out either way - the players are due on Court Philippe Chatrier at 1.30 BST. Can he finally convert one of these leads into a break? Roland Garros Semifinal Preview: Novak Djokovic vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas. Djokovic holds to love and we remain on serve in the third set. You do fear that this is going to run away from Zverev. Djokovic saves the first with a clutch first serve, before Zverev checks out on the second with another ropey drop shot. He's hit some ropey drop shots today but he's absolutely nailed that one - a backhand that kisses the net as it glides over - to move up 0-30. Hopefully, Zverev can deliver and at least make the match a contest. Though the sun looks to have to gone to bed, Zverev's mood shows no sign of lightening. Zverev putting the pressure on but nothing to show for it as yet. So how's your nerve Sascha? This is the hot dog I was talking to from the previous game incidentally: Djokovic vs Zverev (@Eurosport_RU ) pic.twitter.com/lYCuyknzI1. Despite losing the previous three Major finals, Thiem will be confident about edging past Zverev, given his positive recent record against the German. At this point, however, Djokovic tapped into his repertoire of genius returns, firing Zverev’s 130mph bombs back as if they were donkey drops. US Open 2020: Alexander Zverev vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Preview, Head to Head, Prediction. Tsitsipas has beaten Djokovic twice before, but never on a stage like this. He breaks a racket in frustration after missing a forehand, as Zverev claims a rare hold to 15. Djokovic ends up holding, and it's been that combination of his own brilliance and Zverev's flakiness at the biggest moments that explains the slightly deceptive one-sided scoreline. Head to Head Statistics: A. Zverev und N. Djokovic Year up to 2020 A. Zverev and N. Djokovic played up to today 5 Games. On Court Philippe Chatrier, meanwhile, world No 5 Alexander Zverev did at least put himself in position to serve for the first set. Whatever Zverev throws at him, he has the answer - this time finding an inch-perfect lob for 0-15, and then a brutal backhand pass to go up 15-30. Thiem has won the previous three encounters between the pair, the latest one being a thrilling semifinal at this year’s Australian Open. Djokovic responds well though, whipping away a couple of forehand winners en route to a hold to 30. It will be history in the making as both the players are eyeing their maiden Grand Slam title. He was twice taken to five sets in the first week, before surviving a gruelling four-setter against Fabio Fognini on Monday. If he does, he'll be serving for the first set. And for the third straight service game, Djokovic clambers his way out of danger and holds. At the end of a gruelling rally, Djokovic pulls a backhand wide. I would be amazed if Zverev isn't made to pay for these missed chances. As it happened, Thiem got there first, having administered a 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 thumping to 10th seed Karen Khachanov in just 1hr 47min. Again though Djokovic digs his way back from a deficit and moves to 30-30 with a superb drop shot. He certainly has the pedigree to do so, having beaten Djokovic in two of their previous four meetings - both in straight sets.

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