The men’s singles side of the Australian Open now has the final four locked in, adding more thrill to the Nitrobetting news section with the hottest sporting events to bet on. This time around, we have an exciting match-up on tap. What makes this unusual is the fact that Karatsev currently sits 114th in the ATP Tour singles rankings, placing him as the clear underdog, based on the available Djokovic vs. Karatsev odds. Nevertheless, everyone loves a David vs. Goliath story, and we could have one in the making here.

Today, we go over several factors and significant pointers to consider before making a bet on Djokovic vs. Karatsev odds.

2021 Australian Open Novak Djokovic vs. Aslan Karatsev Semifinals Odds & Preview

 

When:Tuesday, February 18, 2021 | 3:30 pmET

Where:Melbourne Park, Melbourne

Live Stream:AUSOPEN.com

Odds:Novak Djokovic (-1667) vs. Aslan Karatsev (+814)

 

Novak Djokovic Betting Background

It’s not a surprise that the No. 1 tennis player in the rankings has made it to the final four of the Australian Open. The Serbian is an eight-time Australian Open winner, which is also a world record for the men’s singles division of the tournament. The deeper he gets in a tournament, the more comfortable he becomes on the playing court, which is a scary thought for any opponent. Djokovic has been nursing an injury since his five-set match against Taylor Fritz. He has since played with it when he moved on to the fourth round and quarterfinals, facing Milos Raonic and Alexander Zverev respectively.

Novak Djokovic Betting Trends

• Novak Djokovic starts to look more comfortable in the later stages of the tournament after a lengthy five-set match with Taylor Fritz in the third round.
• Djokovic claims to favor the acrylic-topped hard court, which helped him bag the last two Australian Open men’s singles title.

Aslan Karatsev Betting Background

No one expected Karatsev to go this far into the tournament, let alone reaching the semifinals. Reaching this far in a grand slam tournament is an achievement in itself for the Russian. Although a bit shaky leading up to the latter stages, many are still expected to root for this underdog against Djokovic He has the stats to back it up as he continues to build momentum like a diesel engine during matches and eventually walking away with the win. Karatsev is playing the tournament of his life, beating all odds against him. He has already victimized the likes of Diego Schwarzman, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Grigor Dimitrov on his way to a date with Djokovic. These are heavy hitters, proving that Karatsev is not to be underestimated when looking at the Djokovic vs. Karatsev odds.

Aslan Karatsev Betting Trends

• This is Aslan Karatsev’s first-ever grand slam tournament.
• Karatsev has been pulling off big wins since the beginning of the Australian Open, beating three players who are well within the top 20 in rankings.

Novak Djokovic vs. Aslan Karatsev Prediction

The two players have not shared the court on tour before, giving us compelling betting odds. Of course, the clear favorite here is Novak Djokovic, displaying excellence day in and out despite several hiccups during the tournament.

This match is undoubtedly the biggest in Karatsev’s career. As he pulls off one upset after the other, he slowly starts to make a name for himself in the tennis world and eventually makes his way to become a future favorite. Most sports betting guides will tell you that Djokovic is the clear favorite. Despite this, Karatsev can make it a challenge for the Serbian to claim his ninth title. At the very least, the Russian can make Djokovic uneasy in certain moments of the match.

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