Djokovic vs Aliassime LIVE: World Tennis League LIVE at 9 PM IST: Novak Djokovic is likely to return back to action in the World Tennis League. The Serbian pulled out of his last game against Nick Kyrgios as he wasn’t feeling at his best. Playing for Team Falcons, the World No.5 will face Felix Auger Aliassime, who playes for Team Kites, on Friday, 23rd December 2022. The match will begin at 9 PM IST. Follow WTL 2022 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Djokovic vs Aliassime LIVE: After missing out contest against Nick Kyrgios, Novak Djokovic to return to action in World Tennis League, set to face Felix Auger Aliassime – Follow World Tennis League LIVE updates
World Tennis League Falcons vs Kites Schedule
Mixed Doubles: Paula Badosa/Grigor Dimitrov vs Eugenie Bouhard/Holger Rune
Women’s Singles: Aryna Sabalenka vs Iga Swiatek
Men’s Singles: Novak Djokovic vs Felix Auger Aliassime
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- The 21-time Grand Slam Champion is part of a team that comprise World No.28 Grigor Dimitrov and Women’s Singles players Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa.
- Djokovic began the campaign with a loss against Alexander Zverev, who plays for Team Hawks. The German defeated the 21-time Grand Slam champion 6-3. 6-4.
- The Serbian was scheduled to face Nick Kyrgios in his next singles match in the tournament.
- However he was forced to pull out of the highly anticipated clash at the last moment as he was not feeling 100% well enough to play.
- While there are concerns about Djokovic’s form and fitness, he is likely to return back to action in his team’s final group encounter on Friday.
- He is scheduled to face Canada’s Felix Auger Aliassime in the upcoming contest.
- This tournament will serve as the pre-season preparation for Djokovic ahead of his return to the Australian Open in 2023.
Djokovic vs Aliassime LIVE: After missing out contest against Nick Kyrgios, Novak Djokovic to return to action in World Tennis League, set to face Felix Auger Aliassime – Follow World Tennis League LIVE updates
- Felix Auger Aliassime will enters the contest after playing playing in a mixed doubles fixture with Eugenie Bouchard.
- Earlier in the tournament, Aliassime faced Nick Kyrgios in Singles. He defeated the Australian in straight sets 7-5, 6-3.
- Aliassime is part of Team Eagles that also has World No.1 Iga Swiatek, his Canadian counterpart Eugenis Bouchard and World No.11 Holger Rune.
- Team Kites are so far unbeaten in the tournament after playing a solitary game in the tournament.
Djokovic vs Aliassime Head-to-Head: Both the players have faced each other twice in their careers. They last met at the Laver Cup this year. Aliassime gave a pirited challenge to Djokovic and won the contest 6-3, 7-6. With the victory, he also levelled their head-to-head record 1-1. Though the upcoming contest is just an exhibition event, the Canadian will look to continue his good form.
Where to watch World Tennis League LIVE updates?
The World Tennis League can be watched LIVE on Sports 18 and Jio Cinema in India.
Djokovic vs Aliassime LIVE: After missing out contest against Nick Kyrgios, Novak Djokovic to return to action in World Tennis League, set to face Felix Auger Aliassime – Follow World Tennis League LIVE updates
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