Novak Djokovic vs Jan-Lennard Struff Betting Tips & Live Stream - Struff to Keep it Close at ATP Basel
Novak Djokovic faces Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of the 2026 Swiss Indoors, with over 22.5 games tipped as the main selection. Struff arrives in excellent form after a final in Brussels and a dominant Basel opener, while Djokovic needed three sets to defeat Ugo Humbert. Despite Djokovic's 8-0 head-to-head record against Struff, the German's recent performances and strong serving suggest he can keep the match close. The over 22.5 games market is supported by Struff's ability to push top players, particularly on indoor courts.
- Struff is coming off a final appearance in Brussels
- Djokovic has won 13 of his 15 matches in Basel
- I am expecting a long match in the second round
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Jan-Lennard Struff reached the final in Brussels and was dominant in his opening match in Basel. The German has a poor record against Novak Djokovic but on current form, I think we are in for a long match.
| Novak Djokovic | Jan-Lennard Struff | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Serbia | Germany |
| Age | 39 (22 May 1987) | 36 (25 April 1990) |
| Height | 6'2" (1.88m) | 6'4" (1.93m) |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Ranking | 12 | 47 |
| Career High | 1 (July 2011) | 21 (June 2023) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 102 | 1 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles | 1 | 0 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 24 | 0 |
| ATP Basel Best Result | Winner (2009) | Quarter-Finals (2019) |
HTH
Novak Djokovic is 8-0 against Jan-Lennard Struff, seven of those victories coming in straight sets.
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US Open | Hard | R16 | Djokovic | 6-3 6-3 6-2 |
| 2021 | Davis Cup | Hard | RR | Djokovic | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2021 | Tokyo Olympics | Hard | R32 | Djokovic | 6-4 6-3 |
| 2020 | US Open | Hard | R32 | Djokovic | 6-3 6-3 6-1 |
| 2020 | Cincinnati Masters | Hard | QF | Djokovic | 6-3 6-1 |
| 2020 | Australian Open | Hard | R128 | Djokovic | 7-6 6-2 2-6 6-1 |
| 2019 | French Open | Clay | R16 | Djokovic | 6-3 6-2 6-2 |
| 2017 | Doha | Hard | R32 | Djokovic | 7-6 6-3 |
Novak Djokovic Form
Novak Djokovic dropped out of the Top 10 after the US Open but bounced back to win the China Open. He got past Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev and led 7-6 0-1 in the final when Alex de Minaur retired.
The Serbian disappointed in Shanghai, losing 6-4 6-3 to Hubert Hurkacz in his opening match.
The 39-year-old overcame a slow start in Basel, beating Ugo Humbert 4-6 6-3 6-4 after saving 5/6 break points.
Djokovic spoke following the come from behind victory: “It was a super tight match, very intense from the beginning. He was striking the ball beautifully, being super aggressive, taking the time away from me.”
“I was under attack from the very first point. I had to weather the storm, but I managed to find my rhythm at the beginning of the second set.”
“After that, I started feeling a bit more comfortable with his tempo. Overall, it was a huge challenge. I succeeded in managing to find the solutions in a tough match today.”
Jan-Lennard Struff Form
Jan-Lennard Struff went on a great run at Wimbledon where he beat Brandon Nakashima, Daniil Medvedev and Hubert Hurkacz. He lost to Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals.
The German went off the boil but managed to find his form in Brussels last week. He beat Zizou Bergs and Arthur Fils to reach the final where he suffered a narrow 4-6 6-3 6-4 defeat to Tallon Griekspoor.
Struff’ had a strong start in Basel, beating Yannick Hanfmann 6-4 6-3 in 69 minutes. He won 90% of his 1st serves, 62% of his 2nd serves and didn’t allow a break point.
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Event: 2026 Swiss Indoors
Round: Second Round
Date: Thursday 29 October
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Verdict
Jan-Lennard Struff has a woeful record against Novak Djokovic but they have played once since 2021. On indoor conditions and with Struff in fine form, a close match is on the cards in Basel.
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