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Roland Garros continues to be held in France and the quarterfinals bring us a historic clash: Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal. Two of the top 5 that promise a match full of emotions and rivalry on the court: the number 1 of the world against number 5. Both the Serb and the Spaniard arrive as favorites to the tournament, having shown a good performance this year. They have faced each other a total of 58 times, where Djokovic has won 30 times and Nadal 28 times. Who will win this close match?
We give you some information about both players so you can place the best bet, read on!
Betting Preview for the Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal Men’s Singles Round 5 Match at the 2022 ATP French Open
Where: Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France
When: May 31, 2022
Betting on Novak Djokovic | -225 odds to win
Djokovic has come on strong at Roland Garros. The No. 1 has hardly suffered in his previous matches and is in good form after winning the Rome Masters. Since he started on the professional circuit in 2003, he has won 87 titles, including 20 Grand Slams. In 2022, he has hit 70 aces, with a first-serve effectiveness of 64%. He has faced 102 break points and saved 67% of them. He has committed only 37 double faults.
To get this far, Djokovic has beaten Nishioka, Molcan, Bedene and Schwartzman. All this without losing a single set in the entire tournament.
Betting on Rafael Nadal | +175 odds to win
Nadal has had comfortable wins before reaching the quarterfinals. However, in his last match against Auger-Aliassime he suffered more than he should have and that may take its toll on the world No. 5. He will have to remember his 91 titles on the ATP circuit (21 Grand Slams) to face the world No. 1. This has been his performance in 2022: 120 direct serves, 66% effectiveness in the first service, 152 break points faced and he has saved 66% of them.
Before reaching the quarterfinals, he has faced Thompson, Moutet, van de Zandschulp and Auger-Aliassime. He has lost two sets in the whole tournament.
Prediction Djokovic vs Nadal
Djokovic (-225) will beat Nadal (+175). The Serb is favored to win the match because of his good form.
