Zhizhen Zhang vs Novak Djokovic Prediction: Djokovic has a good chance to win

China and Serbia will meet in the group stage of the United Cup. Zhizhen Zhang, the 58th ranked player in the world, will face Novak Djokovic, No. 1 in the ATP rankings. The guys have not crossed paths with each other before, and bookmakers are on the Serbian's side in the pairing, believing that the strongest tennis player of our time will confidently win his first match in the new season.

The last season for the Chinese player ended at the tournament in Tokyo, where Zhang lost to Aslan Karatsev in two games in the round of 16. In Australia, Zhang has already played one match and managed to beat Jiri Lehecka in two sets with the scores 5:7, 6:3, and 6:4. During the game, the Asian hit five aces and three double faults, won 71% of his points on his first serve and 50% on his second serve.

After Djokovic's triumph at the Davis Cup, where he defeated Norrie and lost in three sets to Jannick Sinner, three days ago, the Balkan played an exhibition match against Alcaraz, losing to the Spaniard, who is not in Australia in three games.

On the one hand, Zhang has game practice here in Australia. On the other hand, it's obvious that Novak Djokovic has a big advantage in terms of class and experience, so it's hard to disagree with the lineup. We believe that Djokovic has a very good opportunity to start the tournament with a confident victory over Zhang.