Australian Open 2015: Novak Djokovic vs Gilles Muller match preview

A look ahead to the fourth-round match in the men’s singles

Novak Djokovic takes on Gilles Muller in the Australian Open next (Getty Images)

Every tournament has its dark horse and this year in Melbourne his name is Gilles Muller, Novak Djokovic’s next opponent.

The world No 42, who turned pro in 2001, has no titles to his name but has already sent seeded players like Roberto Bautista Agut and John Isner packing.

However, that doesn’t change the fact he only has a slight chance of going past Djokovic who has been in flying form since the beginning of the tournament.

Djokovic hasn’t dropped a set yet and remains the major contender for the title. If he wins against Muller he will match his performance from last year. For Muller fourth round is already his best Melbourne performance to date.

Luxembourg's Gilles Muller in action (GETTY IMAGES)

The winner will face either Feliciano Lopez or Milos Raonic in the quarter-finals.

START: Monday, Rod Laver Arena, second match of the morning session (starting 8.00 am GMT)

PAST MEETINGS…

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STATS…

Djokovic has dropped 27 games in his first three rounds, while Muller 50.

Five out of 10 sets Muller has played so far were decided in a tiebreak and Muller has won all of them.

Muller has reached a Major quarter-final just once before in 2008 at the US Open.

ODDS…

Djokovic to win 1.02

Muller to win 13

TV: British Eurosport