Novak Djokovic vs Mikael Ymer Betting Tips, Predictions & Odds - Djokovic set for comfortable victory in first round

Novak Djokovic is the clear favourite to progress to the second round of the French Open as he comes up against Mikael Ymer on Tuesday. The world No. 1 has been incredible in 2020, winning all of his 31 matches thus far and there is little to suggest it will change against Ymer.

Nationality: Serbia

Age: 33 (22 May 1987)

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Plays: Right-Handed

World Ranking: 1

Career High: 1 (July 2011)

Career Singles Titles: 82

2020 Singles Titles: 5

Career Grand Slam Singles Titles: 17 (8 Australian Open, 1 French Open, 5 Wimbledon, 3 US Open)

French Open Best Result: Winner (2016)

Novak Djokovic has been in incredible form in 2020, winning all six matches at the ATP Cup to help Serbia win the title. He followed up by winning the Australian Open, beating Milos Raonic, Roger Federer and Dominic Thiem in an epic 5 set final.

The World No. 1 won in Dubai, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 6-4 in the final. He then won the Western and Southern Open, beating Milos Raonic 1-6 6-3 6-4 in the final.

Djokovic reached the US Open round of 16 but was disqualified after hitting a ball into a line judge’s neck. It was a bizarre incident that left most of the tennis world stunned.

Novak Djokovic put that disappointment behind him by winning the Italian Open. He beat Filip Krajinovic, Dominik Koepfer, Casper Ruud before a 7-5 6-3 win against Diego Schwartzman in the final.

Nationality: Sweden

Age: 22 (9 September 1998)

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Plays: Right-Handed

World Ranking: 80

Career High: 67 (March 2020)

Career Singles Titles: 0

2020 Singles Titles: 0

Mikael Ymer has not enjoyed 2020, particularly since the return of tennis in August. He was knocked out in the qualifiers at the Cincinnati Masters 7-5 7-5 by Lloyd Harris before going out in straight sets 6-2 7-6 6-3 to Filip Krajinovic at the US Open.

The World No. 67 had a more positive start at the Italian Open when he beat Marcos Giron 4-6 7-5 7-6 in the first qualifying round. Ymer then beat Marc Polmans 6-4 6-4 in the second qualifying round but lost 7-5 6-1 to Facundo Bagnis in the final qualifier.

Mikael Ymer then suffered a 6-3 7-6 in the qualifier for the German Open against Tennys Sandgren prior to the French Open.

Novak Djokovic and Mikael Ymer have never previously met on the ATP circuit.

Novak Djokovic is a short priced 1.06 favourite with Mikael Ymer offering odds of 29.00. Under 26.5 games in the match is priced at 1.80.

Novak Djokovic has yet to lose in 2020 and looks in imperious form. The world No. 67, Mikael Ymer will have to produce a miracle to beat Djokovic over five sets.