Australian Open Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Betting Odds: Carlos Alcaraz -222 / Novak Djokovic +175
The Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
Match Preview!
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are gearing up to battle it out in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open on January 21. They'll be hitting the hard courts at Melbourne Park. Djokovic, the reigning champ, has a slight advantage in their past showdowns. The tournament runs from January 15 to 28, with prize money topping AUD 100 million and over 800,000 fans expected to attend. Other big players in the mix include Daniil Medvedev, Aryna Sabalenka, and Iga Swiatek. Melbourne's January weather can swing between 20°C and 35°C. The Australian Open has been a Grand Slam event since 1905, making it a pretty big deal historically. So is winning the bets you place on the matches, and that's exactly why you're at TheOutletSV.com
The Carlos Alcaraz Preview!
Carlos Alcaraz has only lost one set on his way to the Australian Open quarterfinals for the second year in a row. He skipped any warm-up tournaments in January before heading to Melbourne, so his first official match of 2025 was his first-round victory against Alexander Shevchenko.
In the second round, he crushed Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-0, 6-1, 6-4. In the third round, he dropped a set to Portugal's Nuno Borges but smoothly moved forward with scores of 6-2, 6-4, 6-7, 6-2. In the fourth round, Alcaraz got a win when Jack Draper had to retire, unfortunately, while being two sets down.
The Novak Djokovic Preview!
Novak Djokovic kicked off his chase for a 25th Grand Slam title with a bit of a shaky win in four sets against American wild card Nishesh Basavareddy. He dropped another set in the second round to young Portuguese player Jaime Faria, but managed to pull through in four sets once more.
In the third round, people thought he’d have a tough time against Tomas Machac, but he easily defeated the injured Czech in straight sets. In the fourth round, Djokovic beat Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-4, 7-6. He’s now 6-1 for the season, with his only loss being to Reilly Opelka in Brisbane.
The Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic
Match Prediction!
The Pick: Carlos Alcaraz in four sets
The Alcaraz-Djokovic rivalry is super exciting, even with their age gap, and they always put on a great show. Djokovic has 10 Australian Open titles under his belt, so he's still a tough competitor. But this time, he's not the favorite since he lost to Sinner last year. Right now, he's a +175 underdog, kind of like when he snagged Olympic gold from Alcaraz. Djokovic isn't as physically dominating as he used to be, while Alcaraz is great at controlling rallies and playing aggressively. Alcaraz is the favorite to win and move on to the Australian Open semifinal.
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