Elena Rybakina came from behind to beat Ons Jabeur and claim her first Grand Slam title with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 win in the Wimbledon women’s final on Saturday. Rybakina, born in Russia but playing for Kazakhstan, completed an unlikely run as she entered the tournament with odds of +10000 […]
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Wimbledon Men’s Final Odds: Novak Djokovic Seeks 21st Grand Slam vs. Nick Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios made it to the men’s final at Wimbledon in a walkover, as Rafael Nadal couldn’t physically play in their semifinal. If he wants to earn his first Grand Slam title, he’ll have to beat another legend of the game in Novak Djokovic on Sunday. DraftKings Sportsbook rates Djokovic […]
Nadal’s Withdrawal Leaves Djokovic as Overwhelming Favorite for Wimbledon Title
Rafael Nadal pulled out of his Friday semifinal match against Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon, leaving defending champion Novak Djokovic as the clear favorite to win the men’s title for the fourth straight time. Djokovic is now the -380 favorite to win Wimbledon at FanDuel Sportsbook. He opened the tournament as […]
Novak Djokovic Comes Back from Two Sets Down, Reaches Wimbledon Semis for 11th Time
Jannik Sinner took an early two-set lead against Novak Djokovic on Tuesday, threatening to pull a massive upset at Wimbledon. But Djokovic showed his quality by dominating the final three sets to stay alive for his seventh title at the All England Club. Djokovic rallied to win 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, […]
Wimbledon Odds: Djokovic Eases Into Third Round; Ruud, Raducanu Among Biggest Upsets
Defending champion Novak Djokovic beat Thanasi Kobbinakis in straight sets on Wednesday to move into the third round at Wimbledon. Djokovic, who is now the -190 favorite to win Wimbledon at DraftKings Sportsbook, defeated Kobbinakis 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in a day of easy work for the 20-time Grand Slam champion. […]
Wimbledon Odds: Top Seeds Survive Tough Tests on Monday, Collins, Hurkacz Out in First Round
Novak Djokovic entered the 2022 Wimbledon tournament as an overwhelming favorite to win his 21st Grand Slam title and his seventh in the grass-court event, so it wasn’t news that he won his first-round match. The fact that he faced some real resistance, however, came as a surprise. Djokovic dropped […]
Rafael Nadal Rolling Toward 14th French Open Title, Faces Zverev in Semifinals
Rafael Nadal stands two wins away from a record-extending 14th French Open championship, but will have to get past young star Alexander Zverev in their semifinal matchup on Friday. Nadal comes into that match as a -360 favorite over Zverev (+280), according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Nadal outlasts Djokovic in quarterfinal […]
Top Players Slam Wimbledon Ban on Russian, Belarusian Players
Some of the world’s top players are angry over a Wimbledon ban that would prevent Russian and Belarusian players – including some betting favorites – from playing in the grass-court Grand Slam event this year. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray are among those who spoke out in recent […]
Novak Djokovic Set to Play in French Open as France Lifts Most COVID-19 Restrictions
Novak Djokovic sat out of several tournaments this season as he remains unvaccinated at a time when most global tennis events require a COVID-19 vaccination. But organizers say that will no longer be a problem at the French Open this May. France lifted most of its coronavirus restrictions on Monday, […]
Daniil Medvedev Overtakes Djokovic as World No. 1, Novak Still Grand Slam Favorite
When Novak Djokovic lost to qualifier Jiri Vesely on Thursday night in Dubai, it marked the end of his reign as the world’s top tennis player. But while Daniil Medvedev may be the new king of men’s tennis, oddsmakers still think the Serbian superstar is the man to beat in […]
Daniil Medvedev Takes Over as Australian Open Favorite After Djokovic Leaves Country
Novak Djokovic lost his legal battle to reinstate his visa on Sunday, ending his hopes of defending his Australian Open title. But the tournament must go on and, without the Serbian in the field, Daniil Medvedev has become the clear favorite to win the year’s first Grand Slam. Medvedev rates […]
Australia Revokes Djokovic Visa Again, Medvedev Now Favorite to Win Australian Open
Novak Djokovic will once again have to fight a legal battle in order to defend his Australian Open title, as the Australian government has revoked his visa for the second time. The news shook futures markets for the men’s Australian Open title, with Daniil Medvedev (+145) overtaking Djokovic (+170) as […]
Australian Open Odds: Top Seeds Djokovic, Barty Favorites Despite Facing Unique Challenges
The Australian Open included world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in its draw on Thursday, naming him as the top seed in the tournament despite the fact that his participation is still in jeopardy. While Djokovic won the reinstatement of his visa in court, which allowed him to stay in Australia, […]
Djokovic Focused on Playing in Australian Open after Judge Reinstates Visa
Federal Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly reinstated Novak Djokovic’s visa on Monday, but that still doesn’t fully guarantee the tennis star’s participation in the Australian Open beginning next week. The judge overturned the cancellation of Djokovic’s visa and ordered the government to release the Serbian from his quarantine hotel in […]
Australia Denies Entry to Novak Djokovic as Defending Champion Fights to Stay in Australian Open
The Australian Border Force has denied entry into the country to Novak Djokovic, jeopardizing the defending champion’s quest for a 10th Australian Open title. Djokovic applied for a medical exemption to Australia’s vaccination requirement. His application was granted by Victorian state officials, who acted independently of national officials. Djokovic files […]
Australian Open Favorite Novak Djokovic’s Participation in Doubt Over Vaccination Exemption
Novak Djokovic announced Tuesday that he will defend his Australian Open title later this month after receiving a medical exemption from getting a COVID-19 vaccine. But, one day later, his participation remains in doubt as Australian officials vow to examine Djokovic’s request more closely. Djokovic has repeatedly declined to reveal […]
Djokovic Comes Up Short of Slam, Still Favored to Make History in 2022
Novak Djokovic may not have finished off his calendar-year Grand Slam at the US Open on Sunday, but he’ll still have plenty of chances to add to his major title haul in the 2022 tennis season. Djokovic won the first three Grand Slam titles of the year in 2021, but […]
US Open Men’s Final: With Djokovic One Win Away from History, Medvedev Stands as Final Obstacle
If Novak Djokovic can win just one more match on Sunday, he’ll make history as the first man to win a calendar-year Grand Slam since Rod Laver did so in 1969. To do so, he’ll need to beat No. 2 seed Daniil Medvedev in the final of the US Open. […]
US Open Men’s Semifinals: Can Zverev Stop Djokovic’s March to History?
Novak Djokovic stands just two wins away from the first men’s calendar-year Grand Slam in 52 years, not to mention taking the all-time lead in major championships. To keep that dream alive, he’ll first have to beat a game Alexander Zverev in the US Open semifinals on Friday. Djokovic once […]
Novak Djokovic Continues 2021 Grand Slam Run with Quarterfinal Matchup vs. Berrettini
Novak Djokovic turned back a surprising challenge from American wild card Jenson Brooksby on Monday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the US Open, where he will face Italy’s Matteo Berrettini on Wednesday. Brooksby stunned Djokovic by easily winning the first set of their match, but the Serbian superstar […]