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In an intriguing matchup at the ATP Indian Wells, Novak Djokovic will face Aleksandar Kovacevic on March 9, 2026. Djokovic, competing on home soil, comes into this match with a recent form of 2 wins in his last 5 outings. While he remains a formidable opponent, his recent performances have shown some vulnerability, raising questions about his current level.
On the other hand, Kovacevic enters the contest with greater momentum, having secured 3 victories in his last 5 matches. His recent success may provide him with the confidence needed to challenge the seasoned veteran. Tactical strategies could play a pivotal role; Djokovic’s strong baseline game and exceptional return of serve will likely test Kovacevic’s resilience and shot selection throughout the match.
Bookmaker odds reflect Djokovic as a heavy favorite at 1.11, while Kovacevic is listed at 6.5, indicating a significant disparity in perceived match outcomes. Predicted final scorelines suggest a straight-sets victory for Djokovic at 2:0. However, given the unpredictable nature of tennis, especially in a high-stakes environment, observers should be cautious in assuming the outcome.
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| Djokovic 85.4% |
Kovacevic 14.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Betting Odds
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1.11 | 6.49 |
Latest Results
| 07.03.26 Novak Djokovic – Kamil Majchrzak – 2:1 01.02.26 Carlos Alcaraz Garfia – Novak Djokovic – 3:1 30.01.26 Novak Djokovic – Jannik Sinner – 3:2 27.01.26 Lorenzo Musetti – Novak Djokovic – Musetti L. retired 26.01.26 Jakub Mensik – Novak Djokovic – Djokovic N. walkover |
07.03.26 Aleksandar Kovacevic – Corentin Moutet – 2:0 05.03.26 Hubert Hurkacz – Aleksandar Kovacevic – 0:2 25.02.26 Francis Tiafoe – Aleksandar Kovacevic – 2:1 23.02.26 Adam Walton – Aleksandar Kovacevic – 0:2 17.02.26 Aleksandar Kovacevic – Zachary Svajda – 0:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 29.05.23 Novak Djokovic – Aleksandar Kovacevic – 3:0 |
Standings
Draw
Singles – Main
1/64-finals
| 1 | Alcaraz C. (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Atmane T. | Dimitrov G. | 1 : 2 |
| 3 | Cerundolo J. M. | Van De Zandschulp B. | 2 : 1 |
| 4 | Bye | Rinderknech A. (26) | |
| 5 | Vacherot V. (24) | Bye | |
| 6 | Borges N. | Nava E. | 2 : 0 |
| 7 | Shevchenko A. | Shimabukuro S. (Q) | 2 : 1 |
| 8 | Bye | Ruud C. (13) | |
| 9 | Bublik A. (10) | Bye | |
| 10 | Zheng M. (WC) | Kopriva V. (LL) | 0 : 2 |
| 11 | Maestrelli F. (Q) | Hijikata R. (Q) | 0 : 2 |
| 12 | Bye | Darderi L. (20) | |
| 13 | Norrie C. (27) | Bye | |
| 14 | Arnaldi M. | McDonald M. (Q) | 0 : 2 |
| 15 | Korda S. | Comesana F. | 2 : 0 |
| 16 | Bye | De Minaur A. (6) | |
| 17 | Djokovic N. (3) | Bye | |
| 18 | Majchrzak K. | Mpetshi Perricard G. | 2 : 1 |
| 19 | Hurkacz H. | Kovacevic A. | 0 : 2 |
| 20 | Bye | Moutet C. (31) | |
| 21 | Cerundolo F. (19) | Bye | |
| 22 | Royer V. | Bonzi B. (Q) | 0 : 2 |
| 23 | Marozsan F. | Bautista-Agut R. | 1 : 2 |
| 24 | Bye | Draper J. (14) | |
| 25 | Medvedev D. (11) | Bye | |
| 26 | Tabilo A. | Jodar R. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 27 | Tseng C. H. (Q) | Baez S. | 0 : 2 |
| 28 | Bye | Lehecka J. (22) | |
| 29 | Humbert U. (32) | Bye | |
| 30 | Merida Aguilar D. (Q) | Michelsen A. | 0 : 2 |
| 31 | Fearnley J. | Dzumhur D. | 2 : 0 |
| 32 | Bye | Fritz T. (7) | |
| 33 | Musetti L. (5) | Bye | |
| 34 | Fucsovics M. | O’Connell C. (Q) | 2 : 0 |
| 35 | Prizmic D. (Q) | Schoolkate T. (Q) | 2 : 1 |
| 36 | Bye | Fils A. (30) | |
| 37 | Rublev A. (17) | Bye | |
| 38 | Bellucci M. | Diallo G. | 0 : 2 |
| 39 | Monfils G. (WC) | Galarneau A. (Q) | 2 : 0 |
| 40 | Bye | Auger-Aliassime F. (9) | |
| 41 | Cobolli F. (15) | Bye | |
| 42 | Altmaier D. (RET.) | Kecmanovic M. | 0 : 1 |
| 43 | Brooksby J. | Popyrin A. | 2 : 0 |
| 44 | Bye | Tiafoe F. (21) | |
| 45 | Nakashima B. (28) | Bye | |
| 46 | Ugo Carabelli C. | Damm M. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 47 | Berrettini M. | Mannarino A. | 2 : 1 |
| 48 | Bye | Zverev A. (4) | |
| 49 | Shelton B. (8) | Bye | |
| 50 | Opelka R. | Quinn E. | 2 : 0 |
| 51 | Halys Q. | Walton A. | 0 : 2 |
| 52 | Bye | Tien L. (25) | |
| 53 | Davidovich Fokina A. (18) | Bye | |
| 54 | Svajda Z. (WC) | Cilic M. | 2 : 0 |
| 55 | Navone M. | Giron M. | 1 : 2 |
| 56 | Bye | Mensik J. (12) | |
| 57 | Khachanov K. (16) | Bye | |
| 58 | Fonseca J. | Collignon R. | 2 : 0 |
| 59 | Bergs Z. | Struff J-L. | 2 : 0 |
| 60 | Bye | Paul T. (23) | |
| 61 | Etcheverry T. M. (29) | Bye | |
| 62 | Tsitsipas S. | Shapovalov D. | 1 : 2 |
| 63 | Svrcina D. (Q) | Duckworth J. | 2 : 0 |
| 64 | Bye | Sinner J. (2) |
1/32-finals
| 1 | Alcaraz C. (1) | Dimitrov G. | 2 : 0 |
| 2 | Cerundolo J. M. | Rinderknech A. (WO.) (26) | |
| 3 | Vacherot V. (24) | Borges N. | 2 : 0 |
| 4 | Shevchenko A. | Ruud C. (13) | 0 : 2 |
| 5 | Bublik A. (10) | Kopriva V. | |
| 6 | Hijikata R. | Darderi L. (20) | 2 : 1 |
| 7 | Norrie C. (27) | McDonald M. | 2 : 0 |
| 8 | Korda S. | De Minaur A. (6) | 1 : 2 |
| 9 | Djokovic N. (3) | Majchrzak K. | 2 : 1 |
| 10 | Kovacevic A. | Moutet C. (31) | 2 : 0 |
| 11 | Cerundolo F. (19) | Bonzi B. | 2 : 1 |
| 12 | Bautista-Agut R. | Draper J. (14) | 1 : 2 |
| 13 | Medvedev D. (11) | Tabilo A. | |
| 14 | Baez S. | Lehecka J. (22) | |
| 15 | Humbert U. (32) | Michelsen A. | |
| 16 | Fearnley J. | Fritz T. (7) | |
| 17 | Musetti L. (5) | Fucsovics M. | 0 : 2 |
| 18 | Prizmic D. (RET.) | Fils A. (30) | 0 : 1 |
| 19 | Rublev A. (17) | Diallo G. | 1 : 2 |
| 20 | Monfils G. | Auger-Aliassime F. (9) | 1 : 2 |
| 21 | Cobolli F. (15) | Kecmanovic M. | 2 : 1 |
| 22 | Brooksby J. | Tiafoe F. (21) | 0 : 2 |
| 23 | Nakashima B. (28) | Ugo Carabelli C. | 2 : 0 |
| 24 | Berrettini M. | Zverev A. (4) | 0 : 2 |
| 25 | Shelton B. (8) | Opelka R. | 2 : 1 |
| 26 | Walton A. | Tien L. (25) | 0 : 2 |
| 27 | Davidovich Fokina A. (18) | Svajda Z. | 2 : 0 |
| 28 | Giron M. | Mensik J. (12) | 0 : 2 |
| 29 | Khachanov K. (16) | Fonseca J. | 1 : 2 |
| 30 | Bergs Z. | Paul T. (23) | 0 : 2 |
| 31 | Etcheverry T. M. (29) | Shapovalov D. | 1 : 2 |
| 32 | Svrcina D. | Sinner J. (2) | 0 : 2 |
1/16-finals
| 1 | Alcaraz C. (1) | Rinderknech A. (26) | |
| 2 | Vacherot V. (24) | Ruud C. (13) | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | Hijikata R. | |
| 4 | Norrie C. (27) | De Minaur A. (6) | |
| 5 | Djokovic N. (3) | Kovacevic A. | |
| 6 | Cerundolo F. (19) | Draper J. (14) | |
| 7 | TBD #13 | TBD #14 | |
| 8 | TBD #15 | TBD #16 | |
| 9 | Fucsovics M. | Fils A. (30) | |
| 10 | Diallo G. | Auger-Aliassime F. (9) | |
| 11 | Cobolli F. (15) | Tiafoe F. (21) | |
| 12 | Nakashima B. (28) | Zverev A. (4) | |
| 13 | Shelton B. (8) | Tien L. (25) | |
| 14 | Davidovich Fokina A. (18) | Mensik J. (12) | |
| 15 | Fonseca J. | Paul T. (23) | |
| 16 | Shapovalov D. | Sinner J. (2) |
1/8-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | TBD #8 | |
| 5 | TBD #9 | TBD #10 | |
| 6 | TBD #11 | TBD #12 | |
| 7 | TBD #13 | TBD #14 | |
| 8 | TBD #15 | TBD #16 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | TBD #8 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
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