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Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev Prediction & Picks - ATP Australian Open
by Lou Aguila | in ATP Australian Open Picks
Novak Djokovic looks to build on his emotional quarterfinal win as he shoots for a place in the men's singles final against Alexander Zverev on Thursday at the 2025 Australian Open. Djokovic turned back the hands of time anew, delivering a masterful performance to beat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 on Tuesday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion bounced back from losing the first set by firing terrific winners and putting relentless pressure on his Spanish foe. Arguably the best returner in tennis history, Djokovic scored 52 return points and broke Alcaraz five times in the match. Djokovic, also a 10-time Australian Open, is two wins away to re-setting a new Grand Slam and tournament record. Zverev dispatched Tommy Paul of the United States 7-6(1) 7-6(0) 2-6 6-1 to secure his return in the semifinal stage of the Australian Open. The German outlasted Paul in the first two sets via tiebreakers, stumbled in the third, and put on the finishing touches in the fourth frame. Zverev has reached the final four stages in back-to-back years.
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Alexander Zverev has been healthy throughout the tournament, only dropping two sets. Djokovic, meanwhile, has expressed worries on his creaking body following a grueling duel with Alcaraz. Djokovic took a medical timeout to treat a tight hamstring early in his match on Sunday. Limping throughout the remainder of the game, Djokovic fought off the pain to hack out the victory.
Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev Form
Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev Latest Matches
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Novak Djokovic against Alexander Zverev : Head to Head (H2H)
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Aug 19, 2023 - ATP Cincinnati Open
Nov 20, 2021 - ATP Finals
Sep 10, 2021 - ATP US Open
Jul 30, 2021 - Olympic Tournament
Feb 16, 2021 - ATP Australian Open
Nov 20, 2020 - ATP Finals
Novak Djokovic - Alexander Zverev: Form Analysis
Alexander Zverev has lost only two sets at the 2025 Australian Open, beating Lucas Pouillie 6-4 6-4 6-4 in the first round, Pedro Martinez Portero 6-1 6-4 6-1 in the second, Jacob Fearnley 6-3 6-4 6-4 in the third, Ugo Humbert 6-1 2-6 6-3 6-2 in the fourth and Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals 7-6(1) 7-6(0) 2-6 6-1. Djokovic started off a bit shaky but upped up the ante in his last three matches, sweeping Tomas Machac and Jiri Lehecka before topping Alcaraz in a four-setter.
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Novak Djokovic & Alexander Zverev Squad Analysis
Novak Djokovic - Alexander Zverev Key Points
- Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 in the quarterfinal.
- Novak Djokovic is a 10-time Australian Open champion.
- Alexander Zverev defeated Tommy Paul 7-6(1) 7-6(0) 2-6 6-1 in the quarterfinal.
- Alexander Zverev is now a three-time Australian Open semifinalist.
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Our Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev Prediction
Alexander Zverev has never beaten Novak Djokovic in a major tournament. Zverev is a decade younger than Djokovic but I would bet my money on the greatest tennis player of all time. He might be getting up there in age, yet Nole showed in his convincing win over Alcaraz that he still has a lot left in the tank. If Rafael Nadal is the King of Clay, the Australian Open is forever synonymous to the King of Tennis, Novak Djokovic. Our betting prediction for Alexander Zverev vs. Novak Djokovic: Djokovic will win.
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Djokovic will win 3-1.
Zverev is by no means an easy opponent for Djokovic. However, the German has a well-documented history of choking in the biggest stage. It's why he's still searching for his first Grand Slam title. I feel Zverev will start strong against Djokovic, just enough to take the first set before fizzling out in the next three. Our betting prediction for Alexander Zverev vs. Novak Djokovic: Djokovic will win 3-1.
Over 40.5 games.
This match will go over 40.5 games. At this point in his career, Djokovic has become a slow starter who would try to feel out his opponent in the first few games before unleashing a full attack once he figured out his foe. Nevertheless, Zverev will win a bunch of games in this match. Our betting prediction for Alexander Zverev vs. Novak Djokovic: Over 40.5 games.
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