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Djokovic - Opelka. ATP Brisbane match forecast
Djokovic and Opelka will meet in the quarterfinals of the tournament in Brisbane on January 3. Djokovic is undoubtedly the favorite of the upcoming match. His versatile game, combining a powerful serve, flawless strikes from both sides, makes him a virtually unbeatable opponent. What will the upcoming match be like for the former world number one? - bets on this match are in our forecast.
Command Analysis
Novak Djokovic
SerbiaCurrent form
In the second round of the competition in Brisbane, Djokovic beat Gael Monfils (6-3, 6-3). During the match against the Frenchman, Novak hit five aces, converted three break points and did not lose a single game on his serve. In the first round, we recall, the Serb beat Rinki Hijikata with exactly the same score.
Professional qualities
Djokovic is a leader in world tennis, distinguished by many indicators. The Serb himself believes that his main strength is his reception, which often becomes a key element in matches. In addition, Novak is famous for his excellent technique, exceptional speed on the court and iron endurance in tense moments. Djokovic mental component is at the highest level.
Current indicators in the tour
Djokovic is ranked seventh in the world. Last season, Novak won his most important trophy of the last few years - Olympic gold. At the Paris Olympics, he beat Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Let us recall that the Serb has won 24 Grand Slam titles.
Interesting facts for betting
Djokovic has won his last three matches in straight sets.
Reilly Opelka
USACurrent form
Opelka beat Matteo Arnaldi in two tie-breaks in the second round of the competition in Brisbane. During the match, the American served 25 aces, converted one break point and lost one game on his serve. In the first round, Reilly broke the resistance of Federico Gomez.
Professional qualities
Opelka returned to active performance after a serious hand injury in the middle of last year. Previously, he was known as one of the strongest tennis players serving. The American main weapon is still a powerful serve, thanks to which he achieves most of his victories. Reilly does not rely much on his forehand and backhand, since after the injury his strokes lost their former accuracy and power.
Current indicators in the tour
Opelka missed quite a lot of time due to a hand injury. That is why the American is currently ranked 293rd in the world. Reilly won his last title in 2022. Then he won the home tournament in Houston, which was held on clay. In the final of that competition, Opelka beat his compatriot John Isner. Reilly has won four ATP trophies.
Interesting facts for betting
Opelka has played five tie-breaks in his last five matches.
Trends
Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
This bet has played in 3 of Opelka 5 previous matches
2.21Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Djokovic last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.19Tip and bets
Djokovic is clearly the favorite in this match. His versatile game, including a good serve and excellent return game, allows him to dominate the court. Opelka, despite a powerful serve, does not have enough variety in his game to create serious problems for the Serb in the upcoming match.
Our prediction is Djokovic victory with a handicap of (-5) games at odds of 2.18
Bet on total
Djokovic is moving quite confidently through the tournament grid in Brisbane, where he has not yet lost a single set or dropped a single serve. We believe that this will not happen in the upcoming match.
The second forecast is total under 21 games for odds of 1.93
Bet on the first set
Three of Opelka last five matches have seen the first set go over 9.5 games, and it likely that the upcoming match against Djokovic will also start with a top-heavy first set.
Forecast - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.69
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