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After several match delays due to scheduling and rain, the 2023 Australian Open second round match between Djokovic vs Couacaud has finally been decided. This match will be tremendously exciting, as Enzo Couacaud is a Frenchman who comes from the qualifiers and will face the fourth seed of the tournament and nine-time Grand Slam champion, Novak Djokovic.
From JefeBet, we will analyze what can happen in this match, how each player did in their first round matches, and we will give you our Novak Djokovic vs Enzo Couacaud prediction. Check them out!
Besides, we invite you to read our review of DraftKings, the odds provider for this preview.
Betting Preview for the Novak Djokovic vs Enzo Couacaud Men’s Singles Round 3 Match at the 2023 ATP Australian Open
- Where: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
- When: Thursday, January 19, 2023, starting at 3:00 AM ET
- Games Spread: Djokovic -9.5 (-160), +10.5 (+110) / Couacaud -9.5 (+135), +10.5 (-135)
- Total Games: Over 26.5 (-135), Under 26.5 (+115), Over 27.5 (+105), Under 27.5 (-130)
- Wins at least one set: Djokovic – No (+2000) / Couacaud – Yes (+265), No (-425)
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Betting on Novak Djokovic | [Odds Unavailable]
Novak Djokovic is the big favorite for this match, as he is a tremendously aggressive, agile, intelligent, and fast player with all the capabilities to overcome the French player in this second round. In his first match at the 2023 Australian Open, he beat Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena, who is ranked 75th in the ATP, in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 6-0.
Although at first glance it seems that it was an easy match for the Serb, he struggled to find the rhythm of the game to the Spaniard. Nevertheless, Djokovic had impressive statistics, as usual. It is known that his serve is not the best weapon he has, but he still had a first serve average of 189 km/h and 161 km/h for his second serves. Additionally, he had a 64% of good first serves, with which he had an amazing 87% effectiveness.
Turning to the winners, errors, and types of points won, he had a total of 41 winners, 21 unforced errors, 56% effectiveness in break points and, yes, he won 88% of shots at the net, which is his specialty, and 47% of points received to overcome without major difficulty to Carballes Baena.
Betting on Enzo Couacaud | +2000 Odds to Win
On the other hand, Frenchman Enzo Couacaud, coming from the qualifying round, also beat Bolivian Hugo Dellien in straight sets and in less than two hours. The match was decided by a score of 6-4, 7-5, 6-0. The strength he did not need in his first round match will certainly be required for the next match against Djokovic.
To win this first round match, the Frenchman made use of his serve, hitting 4 aces and with a 59% of good first serves. This statistic needs to be improved if he wants to have a chance against the Serbian. However, he was 79% effective with his first serve, which is quite favorable, and with respect to his second serve, he was 55% effective.
His drive shot helped him to 30 winners, and he was also able to convert 54% of break point chances. During this match, he hit different shots that worked in his favor such as volleys, passing shots, shots to the back of the line, drop shots and shots at the net.
Djokovic vs Couacaud Prediction
This Djokovic vs Couacaud match promises to be very interesting; however, to beat the 21-time Grand Slam champion will require a lot. Although both players come with an equal effort rate from the previous match, Djokovic will be able to overcome this challenge with ease at the Australian Open 2023.
Prediction: Djokovic wins in straight sets.
