Australian Alexei Popyrin faces Olympic Champion Novak Djokovic in the third round of the US Open in New York. The Australian battled the heat in New York to beat Pedro Martinez in three straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, and 6-0 to set up a third-round battle against the defending champion Novak Djokovic. The second seed is chasing his 25th grand slam title after lasting his fellow countryman Laslo Djere who retired due to a muscle strain.
Alexei Popyrin vs. Novak Djokovic Odds
Player |
Spread |
Total |
MoneyLine |
| Popyrin | +6.5
-105 |
u 34.5
-110 |
+545 |
| Djokovic | -6.5
-135 |
o 34.5
-120 |
-900 |
**ESPN Bet Odds Subject to Change** |
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Alexei Popyrin vs. Novak Djokovic Match Details
- Fixture: Alexei Popyrin vs Novak Djokovic
- Date and Time: 31st August, 2024, 7 PM EST
- Location: Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York, USA
- Court Surface: Hard
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Popyrin | vs. | Djokovic |
| 6’5″ | Height | 6’2″ |
| 172lbs | Weight | 170lbs |
| Australia | Country | Serbia |
| 28 | Rank | 2 |
| 20-16 | YTD W/L | 29-7 |
| 0-3 | H2H Record | 3-0 |
| 304 | Aces | 216 |
| 216 | BP Generated | 286 |
| 34% | BP Conversion Rate | 43% |
| 99 | Double Faults | 63 |
| 75% | First Serve % | 75% |
| 52% | Second Serve % | 55% |
Key Stats
Alexei Popyrin
Aussie Alexei Popyrin has not dropped a set in the last two matches and can be confident from his 13 aces of putting a battle against Djokovic. Popyrin has played the Serbian two times in 2024, losing both in four sets. In his last matches against Novak, the Australian is yet to win and he will need to be firing from all cylinders to win a set against the defending champion.
Novak Djokovic
Djokovic played 36 matches in 2024, winning 29, with a major win in the Olympics and a final in Wimbledon. During the same season, he also reached the semifinals in the Monte-Carlo Masters and the Australian Open. Like his opponent, the Serbian is yet to drop a set and will be looking to continue his match towards a 25th grand slam title.
Prediction
The two players have met three times, with the Olympic champion winning all of the encounters. Alexei Popyrin has played 36 matches so far in the season and won 16, which is a lower win rate compared to Novak Djokovic. The 2nd ranked player in the world is looking invincible after overcoming Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz to Olympic gold for his country.
Despite struggling with some injuries, Novak Djokovic has looked solid in the last two matches, not dropping a single set. But, the Serbian is struggling with the serve, recording 10 doubt faults in his opener match against Radu Albot, followed by 8 double faults in the second-round game against Djere. In 2024, Popyrin has not converted most of the break point opportunities created, with a 34% conversion rate compared to Novak’s 43%.
Final Pick
Over 34.5, -120
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