Camila Vega
We have defined the second semifinal of the men’s singles draw for the2023 Australian Open, in which we will see Djokovic vs Paul: this exciting match will be played between the Serbian 21-time Grand Slam winner and the American who has managed to reach this round of a major for the first time.
As usual, at JefeBet, we will tell you about these players, how they have fared in the past rounds, what we can expect from this match, and the Novak Djokovic vs Tommy Paul predictions. Keep reading to find out more about the match and who will be able to reach the final of the 2023 Australian Open.
We also invite you to read our review of DraftKings, the odds provider for this preview.
Betting Preview for the Novak Djokovic vs Tommy Paul Men’s Singles Semi-Final Match at the 2023 ATP Australian Open
- Where: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
- When: Thursday, January 26, 2023, [time not available]
- Games Spread: Djokovic -8.5 (+105), -7.5 (-165) / Paul +8.5 (-130), +7.5 (+130)
- Total Games: Over 29.5 (-130), Under 29.5 (+105), Over 30.5 (-105), Under 30.5 (-120)
- Wins at least one set: Djokovic Yes [no disponible], No (+1500) / Paul Yes (+180), No (-290)
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Betting on Novak Djokovic | -2000 Odds to Win
Novak Djokovic just passed the test of beating Russia’s Andrey Rublev with total mastery and dominance in a match that lasted 2 hours and 3 minutes in straight sets with a score of 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. Just before this match, he also beat Alex de Minaur in three sets, so there’s no doubt he comes with all the strength to win this tournament.
In that quarterfinal match vs Rublev, the Serb hit 14 aces and managed to get 64% of his serves to win 80% of them with an average speed of 186 km/h. He was less effective with his second serve, winning only 50% of his serves at an average speed of 160 km/h. In addition, he won 36% of the break point opportunities he had.
On the other hand, he threw 32 winners and had 21 unforced errors. The winners were made up of several chances at the net, of which 75% were won, groundstroke shots, volleys, and passing shots.
Betting on Tommy Paul | +900 Odds to Win
On the other hand, Tommy Paul comes from beating his compatriot Ben Shelton in four sets in a match that ended 7-6(6), 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 after 3 hours and 6 minutes. Tommy Paul’s strength relied on his consistency when serving, even though his opponent’s serve was quite solid.
In this match, Paul managed to get 66% of his first serves in and stay with an impressive 86% of them and 68% with the second. His service registered very high speeds, corresponding to 186 km/h for the first and 147 km/h for the second. In fact, out of the 77 service points he played, he won 66 of them. However, he converted only 20% of the break opportunities he had. This is a statistic he must improve to face the relentless Djokovic.
To finish, he hit 43 winners, most of which were groundstroke shots, volleys, approaches, passing shots, and overhead shots. Thus, he managed to take 82% of the points at the net he played.
Djokovic vs Paul Prediction
While Tommy Paul has had an important and very positive tournament, it’s a fact that no player has meant to pose a threat to Djokovic’s game. Plus, he neither has the experience nor the opportunity to separate the Serb from the 2023 Australian Open final.
Prediction: Djokovic wins in straight sets.
