Novak Djokovic v Alexei Popyrin: US Open 2024 third-round preview

Explore our comprehensive preview of the US Open 2024 third-round clash between Novak Djokovic and Alexei Popyrin. Get insights on odds, form, and betting tips.

US Open: Novak Djokovic v Alexei Popyrin

US Open 2024

Main Event odds Djokovic -1000 at Nags.bet | Popyrin +700 at Nags.bet
When Friday, August 30, 7pm EDT
Where USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York
Watch Live ESPN+ (US), BT Sport (UK), ESPN (AU)

US Open 2024: Novak Djokovic v Alexei Popyrin Preview

Novak Djokovic faces Alexei Popyrin in the third round of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Friday, August 30 at 7pm EDT.

The match, set to broadcast on Nine and Stan Sport, marks the third Grand Slam encounter between the two this year.

Djokovic, having overcome earlier struggles, appears to have regained his top form, as evidenced by a finals appearance at Wimbledon, an Olympic gold, and robust performances in the initial rounds of the US Open.

Despite this, his serve has been problematic, a weakness he needs to address as the tournament progresses.

Popyrin, enjoying a career-best season punctuated by a victory in Montreal, poses a significant challenge for Djokovic.

The Australian’s powerful serve and formidable forehand make him a tough competitor, especially in New York’s larger, less windy courts at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Their previous meetings suggest Popyrin could take a set off Djokovic, as he has in their past encounters at other major tournaments this year.

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US Open 2024: Djokovic vs Popyrin Betting Predictions

Tennis betting odds and predictions lean towards a match that may extend beyond straight sets.

With Djokovic’s serving issues and Popyrin’s current form, a bet on over 3.5 sets or on the total number of games exceeding 33.5 offers promising returns with the leading betting sites.

These options account for the possibility of tightly contested sets, potentially featuring tiebreaks, as seen in their prior matches this year.

For those interested in placing bets, options include:

Djokovic 3-1

-125 @
Nags.bet

Over 33.5 games

-125 @
Nags.bet

Over 3.5 sets

+100 @
Nags.bet

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