Novak Djokovic vs Denis Kudla is a third round match at Wimbledon 2021 and here is the preview, live stream details, weather forecast and more
Novak Djokovic his looking to win his third consecutive Grand Slam of 2021, with dominating wins in Melbourne and Paris this year. The No. 1 seed comes into Wimbledon as the favourite to win a career-equaling 20th Grand Slam. He will join the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in doing so.
Djokovic won his opening encounter at Wimbledon as the defending champion having won in 2019. He beat Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in a repeat of the 2018 Wimbledon final.
Despite dropping a set in the first round against Brit Jack Draper, he was won 6 sets in a row going into his meeting with Kudla.
Djokovic will look to continue his impressive service run which has got him out of games in the first two rounds.
The World No.1 is aiming to win a Golden Slam at Wimbledon. He has won at SW19 in 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019. He is increasingly likely to equal Federer and Nadal’s record of Grand Slams by the end of 2021. Nadal won his last Grand Slam at the French Open last year, while Federer won his 20th at Australian Open in 2018. The Big 3 are sure to still have a major part to play in the future of tennis.
Head to Head: Novak Djokovic vs Dennis Kudla
The two have faced each other in 2019 twice, with Djokovic notching up comfortable wins in both matches. He faced Kudla at the US Open and Wimbledon winning in straight sets.
Djokovic won 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 at Flushing Meadows followed by a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 at Wimbledon.
Novak Djokovic vs Dennis Kudla Wimbledon 2021 live stream details
Wimbledon will be streamed on several sites around the world since it is one of the Grand Slams.
There are many free stream options for Wimbledon 2021 too but here are some of the best paid options for the US, UK and India.
India: HotStar and Star Sports Select 1 HD
UK: BBC One, BBC Two and its Red Button service
US: ESPN and The Tennis Channel
Wimbledon 2021 Day 3 weather forecast
The likelihood for rain tomorrow is less at 1%, which is a good sign for all tennis fans. The Wimbledon 2021 weather forecast adds that temperature looks to vary from 17 to 19 degree Celsius. Wind is at 5 km/h.
The Championships could be affected by rain but the new Centre Court caters to an indoor stadium, if rain interrupts. Rain is likely to occur over the next two weeks with fans hoping to not miss out any action.
Novak Djokovic vs Dennis Kudla Wimbledon 2021 prediction
Djokovic is the firm favourite to win after his blistering form in 2021. He has taken his game to an all-new level this year. Kudla has never threatened the Serb in their previous encounters. He will look to improve his defence after Djokovic’s masterful run. The duo will meet for the second time at Wimbledon, having faced each other in the previous edition.
Kudla, meanwhile holds a threat after reaching the finals and quarterfinals of the two Challengers in Nottingham before the Championships. He can use his form from the grass season to put up a fight against the 19-time Grand Slam champion.
Prediction: Djokovic in straight sets
The two face each other on Centre Court on Thursday. Djokovic is on the other half of 8-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer, who is seeded sixth.
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