French Open 2022: Novak Djokovic vs Diego Schwartzman preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick | Roland Garros

Match Details

Fixture: (1) Novak Djokovic vs (15) Diego Schwartzman

Tournament: French Open 2022.

Date: 29 May 2022.

Round: Fourth round (Round of 16).

Venue: Paris, France.

Category: Grand Slam.

Surface: Outdoor clay.

Prize money: €21,256,800.

Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel, NBC Sports and Peacock TV | Canada - TSN | UK - Eurosport | India - Sony Ten.

Novak Djokovic vs Diego Schwartzman preview

Djokovic at the 2022 French Open - Day Six

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and Diego Schwartzman will lock horns in the fourth round of the French Open on Sunday.

Djokovic, who is one of the favorites to win the French Open, is yet to drop a set at Roland Garros this week, comfortably defeating Yoshihito Nishioka, Alex Molcan and Aljaz Bedene in his first three rounds.

Djokovic is yet to drop a set at Roland Garros this year, winning comfortably over Yoshihito Nishihoka, Alex Molcan and Aljaz Bedene.

The two-time French Open champion fired nine aces and 30 winners and held his serve throughout his third-round match against Bedene.

Schwartzman, meanwhile, has not had the easiest run to the fourth round in Paris. After shaking off a determined Andrey Kuznetsov in his first match, the Argentine was put to the test by Jaume Munar in the second round.

Schwartzman recovered from a two-set defecit to make an astounding comeback, winning 2-6, 6-7(3) ,6-2, 6-2, 6-2 against the Spaniard to march on to the round of 32.

He faced Monte-Carlo Masters semifinalist Grigor Dimitrov next and cruised past the Bulgarian 6-3, 6-1, 6-2.

Novak Djokovic vs Diego Schwartzman head-to-head

Djokovic leads the head-to-head 6-0 against Schwartzman. The Serbian won their most recent match at the ATP Finals 6-3, 6-2 in 2020. Djokovic leads 3-0 on clay, with their last meeting at Roland Garros going to five sets.

Novak Djokovic vs Diego Schwartzman odds

Player Name	Moneyline	Games Handicap	Total Games
Novak Djokovic	-1400	-8.5 (-110)	Over 30.5 (-110)
Diego Schwartzman	+725	+8.5 (-125)	Under 30.5 (-130)

All odds are sourced from betMGM.

Novak Djokovic vs Diego Schwartzman prediction

The Serb looks to be in total command of his game. He's been using the kick serve very effectively on the bouncy clay in Paris to set up short balls. To add to that, Djokovic has been moving effortlessly on the court, tracking down everything his opponents have thrown at him.

Schwartzman has made slight adjustments to his game in recent weeks, which seems to be working in his favour. He's finishing points quicker, and has looked solid while approaching the net.

Djokovic's groundstrokes have looked sharp all tournament and he's managed to get the upper hand in rallies early on. He's also used the drop shot to great effect. But considering Schwartzman's speed and footwork, this might not be a viable tactic against the Argentine. Djokovic will also target Schwartzman's serve, among the weakest on tour. Being one of the best returners of the game, the Serb will have little trouble with his serve.

Considering the head-to-head record and Djokovic's recent form, the defending champion will be the favorite to reach the quarterfinals.

Pick: Djokovic to win in four sets.