By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday April 17, 2022
Novak Djokovic hopes to return to winning ways on home soil next week at the Serbia Open in Belgrade. The World No.1 takes his place as the top seed in the 28–player draw as he competes in his third event of 2022.
Will this be the event that takes the 20-time major champion back to the winner’s circle? Let’s look at his draw:
Djokovic’s projected path to the Serbia Open title:
Round 1 - Bye
Round 2 - Medjedovic or Djere
Quarterfinal - [7] Kecmanovic, Gasquet or Thiem
Semifinal - [3] Khachanov, [8] Krajinovic (section alsl features David Goffin, Mikael Ymer and Joao Sousa)
Final - [2] Rublev or [4] Karatsev (if seeds hold)
View the full draw here:
Djokovic is 2-2 on the season, and just nine wins shy of his 1,000th career win. He’s seeking a fourth tour-level title in his home city.
The event will be held at the Novak Tennis Center.