Tel Aviv Open 2022: Novak Djokovic vs Vasek Pospisil preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (1) Novak Djokovic vs (LL) Vasek Pospisil
Date: September 30, 2022
Tournament: Tel Aviv Open 2022.
Round: Quarterfinals.
Venue: Tel Aviv, Israel.
Category: ATP 250.
Surface: Hard.
Prize money: €949,475.
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | Canada - TSN | Australia - beIN Sports.
Novak Djokovic vs Vasek Pospisil preview
Top seed Novak Djokovic will face Vasek Pospisil in the quarterfinals of the Tel Aviv Open on Friday.
The Serb has not played a lot of tennis this season but has managed to produce some brilliant performances. He won the Italian Open and his 21st Grand Slam title at Wimbledon.
After missing out on several big tournaments, Djokovic entered the Tel Aviv Open as the top seed, thus receiving a bye to the round of 16. Here, he was up against Pablo Andujar and thrashed him 6-0, 6-3 to seal his place in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
The perfect return 👌
Novak Djokovic masterclasses Pablo Andujar 6-0 6-3 for his great come back on the tour in Tel-Aviv.
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Pospisil failed to qualify for the Tel Aviv Open - he won the first round of qualifying in straight sets against Ilya Marchenko but lost to Marius Copil in the last round. However, the Canadian received entry into the main draw of the event as a lucky loser.
The Canadian faced eighth seed Tallon Griekspoor in the first round and found himself a set down. However, he fought back and took the second set via a tiebreak to force the match into a decider.
The final set was tightly contested but Pospisil managed to break his opponent in the 11th game. He then held his serve to win the match and seal his place in the last 16.
Here, he defeated Edan Leshem 6-3, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals of the Tel Aviv Open.
QUARTERS FOR VASEK 
Vasek Pospisil defeats 
Edan Leshem 6-3, 6-2 and is off to the quarterfinals of the Tel Aviv Open.🚨QUARTERS FOR VASEK 🚨
🇨🇦Vasek Pospisil defeats 🇮🇱Edan Leshem 6-3, 6-2 and is off to the quarterfinals of the Tel Aviv Open.
Pospisil didn’t face a single break point on serve!
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Novak Djokovic vs Vasek Pospisil head-to-head
Djokovic leads 5-0 in the head-to-head against Pospisil. Three of his wins against the Canadian came on hardcourt. Their last meeting came in the round of 16 of the Eastbourne International in 2017, with the Serb winning 6-4, 6-3.
Novak Djokovic vs Vasek Pospisil odds
All odds are sourced from BETMGM.
Novak Djokovic vs Vasek Pospisil prediction
Both players won their previous match in straight sets, but Djokovic will enter the match as the heavy favorite to win.
The Serb's biggest question was his lack of tennis over the past few months but after getting some action at the Laver Cup and winning his last match comprehensively, he should not have much of an issue finding his rhythm.
Pospisil has a solid serve and will look to get as many free points out of it as he can. However, his serve will be put to the test as he will be up against one of the best returners of all time.
Djokovic had little trouble beating Andujar and should get another comprehensive win over Pospisil to seal his place in the semifinals of the Tel Aviv Open.
Pick: Djokovic to win in straight sets.