Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal Prediction & Betting Tips - Olympic Tournament

Prediction published on 28/07/2024, 15:02  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 28/07/2024 at 15:23 in Olympic Tournament Predictions

For the 60th and possibly last time, Novak Djokovic faces Rafael Nadal. What a match to have in the second round of the Paris Olympic men's singles tournament. Read on to read our prediction for what is bound to be an emotional match.

Novak Djokovic is the top seed but has never won the Olympic title. He needs to win this tournament to complete the Grand Slam. If he does win, then it'll also be his first title of what has been a disappointing 2024 for the Serb,

The first round saw him demolish Australian Matthew Ebden for the loss of just one game. Djokovic leads Nadal 30-29 in previous meetings but has only won one of their last four matches. Only two of his ten matches against Nadal at Roland Garros have been won.

However, he is the worthy favorite to win this match. Apart from round robin matches, this is the first time these two players have met before a quarter-final. Djokovic isn't in peak form but he did reach the Wimbledon final in his last tournament.

This may well be Rafael Nadal's final time at Roland Garros. Like Andy Murray and Roger Federer, retirement is on the way as the injuries continue to pile up. The Spaniard is also in the second round of the men's doubles so we'll see him again even if losing this match.

He beat Marton Fucsovics in the first round but needed three sets to do so. A recent ATP Tour clay court final was also reached. We tip Djokovic to win what should be a memorable match.