#Novak Djokovic

Both players to Win a Set, Tuesday 1am World number 29 Dimitrov faces Russian Karatsev, currently ranked number 52, in Round 1 of the Australian Open. They have faced each other 2 times, both last year with both players winning 1 each and both winning a set in those games. Both head into the open in inconsistent form and will be looking to progress…

Novak Djokovic is the odds on favorite for the men's title at the Australian Open this year and he will begin the tournament against Spain's Roberto Carballés Baena, seeking a record-equaling 22nd grand slam and 10th Australian title. Meanwhile, women's world No. 2 Ons Jabeur is in action in the match beforehand, as she aims to better the two grand…

The Australian Open kicked off on Sunday evening without too many wild results. Most of the top seeds in both the men's and women's draws advanced without much struggle, including Americans Frances Tiafoe, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, and Sebastian Korda. Danielle Collins also advanced in a tighter affair, while 28th-seeded American Amanda Anisimova…

If it's action you're looking for, a loaded Day 2 in Melbourne is the place to be. The second day of the 2023 Australian Open is sure to be exciting, with players like Novak Djokovic, Ons Jabeur and Taylor Fritz taking the court. But there are 64 total singles matches being played, and that makes for some difficult decisions for bettors. Let us…

The beauty of Grand Slam tennis is that every tournament without fail produces a few cracking first round matches. This year's Australian Open is no different, with former World No.6 Matteo Berrettini squaring off against three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray on Tuesday. These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing. With…

The Aussie will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery, with an estimated recovery time of 3-4 weeks. After reaching his first Grand Slam final last summer at Wimbledon, and following it up with a US Open quarterfinal run, expectations for Nick Kyrgios have been raised, and his appearance at his home major was greatly anticipated. But less than five…

Martina Navratilova predicts Novak Djokovic will pip Rafael Nadal to end the 2023 season as the leader in the all-time Grand Slam race in men's tennis. The Serb, who has so far never led the Slam race, could even improve his tally to 24 Major titles by the end of the year, believes Navratilova. After Nadal, Djokovic and their Big-3 rival Roger…

It's time for the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the 2023 season. Defending champion Rafael Nadal will have a tough first round against youngster Jack Draper. You can check out here all the match information, including predictions and odds. If you're in the US, this tennis match will be livestreamed by fuboTV (free-trial). Rafael Nadal…

After winning the Australian Open on three straight occasions, Novak Djokovic missed the event in 2022, unable to defend his crown. The 2023 Australian Open begins on Monday, and Djokovic returns to the field with a chance to extend his all-time record of nine titles in the event. Djokovic is also a 21-time Grand Slam winner, and he can tie Rafael…

Tennis' No. 1 influencer, Rachel Stuhlmann, recently said that Holger Rune is her dark horse for the 2023 Australian Open. The American, though, thinks Novak Djokovic will likely end up as the champion. The year's first Grand Slam starts on Monday (16 January). Both Rune and Djokovic will open their respective campaign on Tuesday against Filip…

29th seed Sebastian Korda will open his account at Melbourne Park on Monday with a fixture against Cristian Garin. This First Round meeting will be just the second time that the two players have faced each other across the net. It could be a one-way contest. These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing. Korda is ranked 31st in the…

Rafael Nadal, who is currently ranked No.2 in the world, is arguably one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He is the only player in history to have the highest number of Grand Slams (22), ahead of his rivals, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. He has returned once again at the 2023 Australian Open, where he will try to notch his 23rd Grand…

On BBC Radio Five Live's Australian Open preview show, it was revealed that Jack Draper's preference for another profession if he had not become a tennis player was to be a detective. Apart from making a refreshing change from being a professional in another sport (the usual choice of most athletes), it also testifies to Draper's meticulous, even…

On the eve of the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of 2023, tennis finds itself at a crossroads. In August, Serena Williams rocked the sports world when she announced she would retire following the 2022 U.S. Open. One month later, Roger Federer announced his retirement. It will be the first season without both of them since 1999. The absence…

Nick Kyrgios recently discussed his contribution to tennis and his massive fan base, which he thinks puts him in the same league as legends Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. For a long time, the Australian has been making headlines for his cocky brilliance as well as his controversial behavior. His wide range of antics include…

This article is part of our Tennis Picks series. The Round of 32 at the ATP Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo continues Wednesday. This is the first Masters 1000 of the year held on clay, and thus the first action on the surface for many of the top players. Round of 64 matches provided a look at most players' clay-court form, except for the top eight…

Scroll down as we look for upsets, and examine who (or what) might stop Djokovic in his quest A year ago, just as the 2022 Australian Open was starting, Novak Djokovic was on a plane out of Australia, after he was deported because of visa issues. That deportation could have come with a three-year ban but the Australian government waived it and the…

While tennis season has officially started already, the 2023 Australian Open is the unofficial kickoff as the sport's first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The top players have arrived in Melbourne with the hopes of starting their season off with a bang, and the tournament kicks off at 7pm ET Sunday, so who should you be betting on? Novak…

Day 1 of the Australian Open serves up a smorgasbord of matchups spanning the men's and women's games. As ever, Bookies.com is on top of the scene, bringing you daily predictions and picks from Down Under. So, without too much fuss, let's take a deep dive into the day's slate and spot the value bets along with the best in the market. American…

The first grand slam of the new tennis season gets underway on January 16 in Melbourne and the 2023 Australian Open is set to provide no end of intriguing storylines. Chief among them is the return of Novak Djokovic one year from his deportation debacle, as the Serb looks to match Rafael Nadal's record of 22 grand slam titles. Djokovic's…

The 2023 edition of the Australian Open is nearly here, with the world's best tennis players to descend on Melbourne Park for a packed fortnight. Ash Barty's retirement means Iga Swiatek is the favourite to take out the women's singles, but can the world No. 1 get the job done? In the men's draw, Novak Djokovic will be looking to win his tenth…

Like a year ago, Rafael Nadal could be in a better position ahead of the Australian Open. The Spaniard produced a miracle in Melbourne 12 months ago to clinch his 21st Major title and write history books. Rafa is the top seed at the next week's Australian Open, entering the season's first Major with only 11 matches in his legs after the last year's…

Declaring Canada's emergence as a Tennis Nation is, by this point, a little like noting that ice is slippery or that there are too many streaming services. You don't say. I admit to having already done it twice myself: Once in the middle of the last decade, when Milos Raonic and Eugenie Bouchard were making runs to Grand Slam finals, and again in…

Fixture: (7) Daniil Medvedev vs Marcos Giron Date: January 16, 2023. Tournament: Australian Open 2023. Round: First round (Round of 128). Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia. Surface: Hard. Prize Money: A$76500000. Seventh seed Daniil Medvedev will take on Marcos Giron in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday. The Russian started…

Rafael Nadal celebrates after clinching his 21st Grand Slam title in Melbourne Free tennis tips, best bets and analysis for day one of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday. Live on Eurosport, midnight Sunday R Nadal to win & both players to win a set 1pt 5-4 bet365, Betfair, Power Both players to win a set in S Tsitsipas v Q Halys 2pts…

Tennis tips, best bets and player analysis for the Australian Open men's singles at Melbourne Park. Live on Eurosport 1 & 2 from midnight on Sunday Novak Djokovic 5pts 5-6 general Casper Ruud to win fourth quarter 2pts 9-2 bet365, BoyleSports Sebastian Korda to win first quarter 1pt 15-2 bet365 Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and…

World No. 5 Novak Djokovic seeks his record tenth Australian Open title. Read on for our Australian Open tennis odds and picks. (ATP rankings as of Saturday, Jan. 14) Djokovic was not eligible to participate in last year's Australian Open, as he was deported from the country after not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Thus, the rest of the Men's Draw…

The Australian tennis player has previously withdrawn from various tournaments including the United Cup and Adelaide International. However, Nick Kyrgios is all geared up for the Grand Slam event in Melbourne as he looks to clinch the title. The 27 years old is also confident about being one of the favorites to win the tournament. Kyrgios talked…

While most of the United States is focused on the start of the NFL Playoffs, down under there's a tennis major championship set to be played and some money to be made for those who like betting on the sport. The men's draw is headlined by Novak Djokovic, who returns to his most-successful major after being denied entry into last year's tournament…

Fixture: (9) Holger Rune vs Filip Krajinovic. Date: 17 January 2023. Tournament: Australian Open 2023. Round: First round (Round of 128). Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia. Surface: Hard. Prize Money: A$76500000. Holger Rune and Filip Krajinovic are set to clash in the first round of the 2023 Australian Open on Tuesday. Rune was off to a…

The Australian Open kicks off on Sunday and six Canadians are in action. The pregame narrative: Felix Auger Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov are both eyeing deep runs in the men's draw, while Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Fernandez hope for the same on the women's side. FAA actually stares down a date with fellow countryman Vasek Pospisil. Find our…

The Australian Open is set to begin on Sunday, marking the start of the first tennis grand slam of the season. But according to bookmakers, the men's side should essentially be called the Novak Djokovic Invitational. Djokovic enters as the overwhelming favorite to win the opening grand slam at -125 on FanDuel. He returns to the tournament after…

Patrick McEnroe has labeled Novak Djokovic as "the clear favorite" for the Australian Open title as he believes the Serb finishing with 24 of 25 Grand Slams is definitely possible. Djokovic, 35, is a record nine-time Australian Open champion and he is returning to Melbourne Park after being denied participation at the opening Grand Slam of the year…

The 2023 Australian Open is finally here, bringing back the return of majors. The first of four on the calendar, this one helps to set the tone for the entire tournament. And when the action kicks off on Sunday, it will be an all-day affair of the best tennis players in the world, back playing against one another on the biggest stage. After all of…

The tennis season is set to swing into action as the first Grand Slam of the year takes place Down Under. Rafael Nadal will be at the Australian Open attempting to defend his title and land a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam, but big rival Novak Djokovic is set to compete 12 months after being deported due to the fact he isn't jabbed. The winner of…

Winner of the 2022 French Open and U.S. Open, World No. 1 Iga Swiatek is favoured to launch her 2023 Grand Slam season with a victory. After last year's Australian Open hullabaloo featuring perennial favourite Novak Djokovic, this year's bugaboo for the 21-time Grand Slam winner is far more familiar, injury. The Serbian star is still favoured to…

After a year's absence, Novak Djokovic is back Down Under to compete in the Australian Open - the Grand Slam he's reigned supreme over and won nine times between 2008 and 2021. The consensus at sportsbooks is that Djokovic is the player to beat in his bid for a record-tenth Aussie Open title and a record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title. But does this…

World No. 2 Ons Jabeur and controversial Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios recently engaged in a table tennis match ahead of the Australian Open 2023. With the Australian Open starting in just three days, tennis fans around the world can expect two weeks of nonstop action from Melbourne Park. The draws for women's and men's singles have also been…

Netflix made an ambitious effort to cover the 2022 tennis season, but check out five storylines the cameras missed from Part 1 of the now-streaming docuseries. Professional tennis is underway 11 months out of the year and often takes place across multiple time zones. Comprehensive coverage is nearly impossible, but Netflix made an impressive effort…

Alex De Minaur Australian Open 2023 - what can this man do in the men's singles? Read through our predictions here. Alex De Minaur is the second ranked Aussie at the moment. He goes into the 2023 Australian Open as the number 22 seed, and his actual ATP ranking is 24. This puts him just 2 spots behind the current Australian number one, Nick…

Looking for Nick Kyrgios Australian Open 2023 predictions at the moment? Check out our thoughts on the talented Aussie right here. Introducing the'bad boy' of Australian tennis, Nick Kyrgios. This man has all the talent in the world, yet from time to time, his emotions get the better of him. Of course, this sets the stage for some rather…

Run through our Medvedev Australian Open 2023 predictions presented right here. As we head into the first slam of 2023, Medvedev is ranked number 8 in the world. Without question, the 26-year-old Russian is one of the best hard-court players on tour. This is confirmed by the fact that he is a Grand Slam champion, winning the 2021 US Open against…

The 2023 Australian Open gets underway on Monday at Melbourne Park. Headlining the Australian Open 2023 field is Novak Djokovic, who is seeking a 10th Australian Open win and 22nd Grand Slam title. He will be opposed by top seed and long-time rival Rafael Nadal, who currently holds the all-time record with 22 Grand Slam championships. Djokovic is…

The first Grand Slam tournament of the season, the Australian Open, gets under way on Monday in Melbourne. A year after being deported from the country, Novak Djokovic is back in Oz looking to claim a record 10th men's singles title. In the women's event, world no 1 Iga Swiatek starts favourite but otherwise the draw looks wide open - could we have…

On the Men's side of the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic aims for his record tenth title and is a heavy favorite as a result. However, in the Women's Draw, four of the last five winners will not have a chance for repeat success this season. Caroline Wozniacki (2018 winner) and Ashleigh Barty (2022 winner) have both retired, and two-time winner…

History was made in the Men's Draw of last year's Australian Open. Rafael Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev for his 21st Grand Slam title, breaking a tie with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Nadal now has 22 major titles (after winning the French Open) to Djokovic's 21. Still, the Serbian is looking to extend his record to ten Australian Open titles (no…

Fixture: (19) Nick Kyrgios vs Roman Safiullin Date: January 16, 2023 Round: First Round Venue: Melbourne Park, Australia Surface: Hardcourt Prize money: $76500000 Nineteenth seed Nick Kyrgios will square off against Roman Safiullin in the first round of the 2023 Australian Open on Monday (January 16). Kyrgios had a spectacular season last year,…

The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam to hit the screens in 2023. The flagship tennis tournament in the Southern Hemisphere begins in mid-January for two weeks of high-class action. Major stars of the game will descend on Melbourne Park for a title bid. That includes nine-time winner Novak Djokovic who comes in from the cold after not…

Rafael Nadal of Spain is the No. 1 seed in the men's singles circuit for the 2023 Australian Open. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal can't meet until the final, but Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek could battle in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Australian Open, according to Thursday's singles…