With the 2024 French Open looming, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have once again emerged as the top contenders for the prestigious title, according to bookmakers. Joining them in the top favorites list are Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Despite his recent injury woes, Alcaraz has captured much attention as he heads into Paris. Despite being sidelined with a right forearm injury for most of the claycourt season, he remains a strong favorite with favorable odds of +200, as per BetMGM. Reflecting on his potential, a $100 wager on Alcaraz could yield $200 if he secures the tournament victory.
Alcaraz boasts a commendable 5-3 match record on clay this season. Notably, he reached the quarterfinals in Madrid, where he succumbed to Andrey Rublev in a hard-fought three-set battle. Last year’s semifinalist at Roland Garros, Alcaraz has proven his mettle on the Parisian clay, despite the challenges he has faced this year.
On the other hand, Djokovic enters the French Open with odds of +300, despite being the top seed and defending champion. The World No. 1 has faced a lackluster season so far, failing to secure a title and holding a modest 12-5 match record. His unexpected straight-sets loss to Alejandro Tabilo at the Italian Open highlighted his struggles on clay this year.
Nevertheless, Djokovic remains determined to reclaim his form as he gears up for the French Open, making his debut at the Geneva Open in a bid to fine-tune his game ahead of the Grand Slam event.
Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner, the defending Australian Open champion, stands as the third favorite with +400 odds. Despite a stellar 28-2 season record and three titles under his belt, Sinner has faced setbacks due to a hip injury, limiting his claycourt appearances this season.
As the tennis world eagerly anticipates the French Open, the stage is set for an enthralling battle among the top contenders, with Alcaraz and Djokovic leading the pack in pursuit of Grand Slam glory.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2024
Currently the world no.3, Alcaraz played his last match on the 1st of May when he lost to world no.6 Andrey Rublev 4-6 6-3 6-2 in the quarter in Madrid (draw).
At the moment, during this season Alcaraz achieved a compiled 18-5 win-loss record. This year, Carlos won 1 title in Indian Wells.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Ranked no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 12th of May when he was overcome by world no.25 Alejandro Tabilo 6-2 6-3 in the 3rd round in Rome (draw).
Presently, during this year the Serbian achieved an overall 12-5 record. Novak Djokovic’s best result of the present year was reaching the semifinal at the Australian Open and Monte Carlo.
The Serbian won 99 titles in his career: 53 on hard courts, 19 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Djokovic has scheduled to play next at the French Open (French Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 26th of May.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic clashed against each other 5 times. Their head to head is 3-2 for Djokovic. Before, the last time they locked horns, Novak Djokovic won 6-3 6-2 in the semifinal in Turin (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2023.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic |
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