ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW. Novak Djokovic, Tommy Paul, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Karen Khachanov are the semifinalists that are going to compete on Friday at the Australian Open on Rod Laver Arena.
Novak Djokovic vs. Tommy Paul
Head to head 0-0
Novak Djokovic will face Tommy Paul in the semifinal for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Friday at 7:30 pm on Rod Laver Arena.
Novak Djokovic: ranking and results
Ranked no. 5, the Serbian got to the semifinal after defeating Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3 6-4 6-0, Enzo Couacaud 6-1 6-75 6-2 6-0, Grigor Dimitrov 7-67 6-3 6-4, Alex De Minaur 6-2 6-1 6-2 and Andrey Rublev 6-1 6-2 6-4.
Novak has a 10-0 win-loss record in 2023, 10-0 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the current season was winning the title in Adelaide where he beat Sebastian Korda in the final 6-7(8) 7-6(3) 6-4.
Last year at the Australian Open Djokovic didn’t play at the Australian Open in 2022. Novak conquered the title in Australian Open in 2008 and 2011.
Tommy Paul: ranking and results
Ranked no. 35, Tommy reached the semifinal after beating Jan-Lennard Struff 6-1 7-66 6-2, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-2 2-6 6-74 6-3 6-4, Jenson Brooksby 6-1 6-4 6-3, Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-5 and Ben Shelton 7-66 6-3 5-7 6-4.
Tommy has a 6-1 win-loss record in 2023, 6-1 on hard (See FULL STATS).
Last year at the Australian Open The American surrendered in the 2nd round 7-6(7) 7-5 7-6(8) to Miomir Kecmanovic.
Head to head analysis
There is no head to head record between Novak Djokovic and Tommy Paul since this will be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.
Prediction, odds and live streaming
The pick for Tennis Tonic is Novak Djokovic who should win in 3 sets.
As per the initial odds, Novak Djokovic is the pick to win this match.
Novak Djokovic -> 1.112
Tommy Paul -> 6.5
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Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Karen Khachanov
Head to head 5-0 for Tsitsipas
Stefanos Tsitsipas will take on Karen Khachanov in the semifinal for the 6th time of their career. They are scheduled to compete on Friday at 2:30 pm on Rod Laver Arena.
Stefanos Tsitsipas: ranking and results
Ranked no. 4, Tsitsipas got to the semifinal after beating Quentin Halys 6-3 6-4 7-66, Rinky Hijikata 6-3 6-0 6-2, Tallon Griekspoor 6-2 7-65 6-3, Jannik Sinner 6-4 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-3 and Jiri Lehecka 6-3 7-62 6-4.
Tsitsipas has a 9-0 win-loss record in 2023, 9-0 on hard (See FULL STATS). The Greek’s best result of the year was getting to the semifinal in Australia.
Last year at the Australian Open Tsitsipas lost in the semifinal 7-6(5) 4-6 6-4 6-1 to Daniil Medvedev.
Karen Khachanov: ranking and results
Ranked no. 20, Karen reached the semifinal after beating Bernabe Zapata Miralles 7-63 6-2 6-0, Jason Murray Kubler 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-2, Frances Tiafoe 6-3 6-4 3-6 7-69, Yoshihito Nishioka 6-0 6-0 7-64 and Sebastian Korda 7-65 6-3 3-0 ret..
Khachanov has a 8-2 win-loss record in 2023, 8-2 on hard (See FULL STATS).
Last year at the Australian Open Karen lost in the 3rd round 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1 to Rafael Nadal.
Head to head analysis
This will be the 6th time that Stefanos Tsitsipas and Karen Khachanov square off. Their current head to head is 5-0 for Tsitsipas (see full H2H stats), 3-0 on hard.
Before, the last time they competed against each other, Tsitsipas won 4-6 6-0 6-3 in the 3rd round in Rome back in 2022.
Prediction, odds and live streaming
The pick for Tennis Tonic is Stefanos Tsitsipas who should win in 5 sets.
As per the initial odds, Stefanos Tsitsipas is the pick to win this match.
Stefanos Tsitsipas -> 1.51
Karen Khachanov -> 2.56
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Last Results
These are the last results of the Australian Open
- Hugo Nys/Jan ZielinskiNys/Jan Zielinski – Jeremy Chardy/Fabrice MartinChardy/Fabrice Martin (6-3 5-7 6-2) – Score progression – Stats
- Rinky Hijikata/Jason Murray KublerHijikata/Jason Murray Kubler – Marcel Granollers/Horacio ZeballosGranollers/Horacio Zeballos (6-4 6-2) – Score progression – Stats
Upcoming matches
These are the upcoming matches of the Australian Open
- Novak DjokovicDjokovic – Tommy PaulPaul (0-0) – H2H – Prediction
- Karen KhachanovKhachanov – Stefanos TsitsipasTsitsipas (0-5) – H2H – Prediction
