Wimbledon is in full swing now with all its grandeur. As we enter the Round of 64, the field has been halved from the initial 128 contenders. On day four of this prestigious Grand Slam, we're witnessing a surprising matchup between Novak Djokovic and Jacob Fearnley.
For those looking to place bets on this match, we've conducted a thorough analysis to assist you in making the best betting decisions. Read on for our Djokovic vs Fearnley prediction and betting tips.
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Player Form: All Eyes on Djokovic
The 24-time Grand Slam champion, Djokovic, is having a bit of a rollercoaster season. Surprisingly, he hasn't clinched a single title halfway through the season, despite having strong runs in Melbourne, Monte-Carlo and Geneva. He had a promising run at the French Open too, but had to take an exit in the quarter-finals due to injury.
Since the French Open, Djokovic hasn't stepped onto the singles court until now, which could make transitioning from clay to grass a bit tricky. However, his recent dominant win over Vit Kopriva in straight sets at Wimbledon suggests he's handling the change quite smoothly.
Jacob Fearnley, on the other hand, is promising young player who secured a wild card entry into Wimbledon. His only ATP tournament appearance this year was in Eastbourne, where he unfortunately bowed out in the first round against Billy Harris.
However, Fearnley has been making a name for himself in lower-level tournaments. His recent victory in the Challenger Tour in Nottingham was particularly significant in earning him a spot at Wimbledon. In the first round, he defeated Alejandro Moro Canas in straight sets to set up a match against the tennis legend Djokovic.
How the Bookies View It: Djokovic Dominating
Bookmaker Betfred is heavily favouring Djokovic to be the victor of this encounter, making him the favourite at 1/40. Fearnley is sitting far behind at 12/1 to win. Set betting suggests a 3-0 win for Djokovic, with this result paying 2/5.
Recent Head-to-Head: Nothing Here
Djokovic and Fearnley are going to face each other for the first time.
Anything Else Catch the Eye?
The seven-time champion breezed into the second round, less than four weeks after surgery for a torn meniscus, a setback that didn't appear to hinder him. He holds an 18-6 win-loss record this season.
In his last match, Djokovic overpowered Kopriva with a commanding 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 victory, unleashing 10 aces and 32 winners along the way.
Fearnley showed impressive form in his first-round match against Alejandro Moro Canas. He secured a straight-set victory with a score of 7-5, 6-4, 7-6(12), firing 8 aces and 47 winners. His current season win-loss record stands at 0-1, having participated in only one ATP tour event so far this year.
Djokovic vs Fearnley Betting Tips & Prediction
Fearnley shows promise as a young player with a bright future ahead. However, facing off against the seasoned legend Djokovic seems like a tall order for the 22-year-old. We predict Djokovic to bag the victory in straight sets.
- Total games under 31.5 @ 3/5
- Djokovic handicap -7.5 @ 4/9
Djokovic and Fearnley will play first on the Centre Court this Thursday. While you wait, make sure to check out our outright betting tips for the men’s event.
Bren is our resident Kiwi, and has been playing or watching sports down under in New Zealand for the better part of three decades. With 12+ years experience as a professional writer, Bren loves to dive deep into all things sport to bring the best betting analysis and predictions here at Mr Fixits Tips.
